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Featured Events

These upcoming events will showcase Chet O'Keefe performing originals from his CD "Gamebird" which includes "Ring the Bell" the 2010 Song of the Year, IBMA, International Bluegrass Music Assoc. Chet opened for Grammy-award winner Nanci Griffith on her tour of Ireland last year. Now he is calling Kettle Falls "Home", and will share his americana/roots/blues style at these shows. From accoustic arrangements to electric dance beats, Chet's golden-honey voice is warm and soothing with intriquet, insightful lyrics. For more information about these shows, or to book a special event, call 509-207-0404.
• Feb 3 Meyer's Falls - 8 PM Open Mic Host
• Feb 4 Northern Ales - 6-10 Duo
• Feb 18 Northern Ales - 6-10 Trio

N.E.W. Animal Protection League presents the 3rd Annual Furball featuring The Fat Tones, Sat, Feb. 4, 8 pm to midnight. Dress up or dress down, just kick up your paws and have a tailwaggin time. Ag Trtade Center (Colville Fairgrounds), $10 at the door, cash bar. All proceeds to support our Spay and Neuter Clinic Fund.

Mountain Melodies Chorus of Sweet Adelines will deliver Singing Valentines, Feb. 8 - 14, $20 per performance. Books yours early with Judy at 509-684-5129, or Betty at 509-937-2145, or Kathy at 509-738-6627.

The Friends of the Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge winter program - Polar Bears - Interested in Polar Bears? The Polar Bear has been described as “the canary in the coal mine of global warming” and they were the first species in the U.S. to be listed as a threatened species because of the projected loss of habitat due to global warming. Do you wonder why this is happening? Do you have questions about global warming? Are you just curious about Polar Bears? If so, please join us to see some great pictures and learn some things about the great white bears of the north that have captured the human imagination throughout the ages. Come join the Fiends of the Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge Friday, March 2, at 7 pm, at the Colville Community College auditorium, as we are pleased to welcome Dr. Steven C. Amstrup for an informative presentation and discussion about these titans of the north. Dr. Amstrup is the chief scientist for Polar Bears International. He has studied and researched all aspects of Polar Bear Ecology in the Beaufort Sea for over 30 years. Doors open at 6:30 for refreshments and a chance to meet with friends.

Home and Garden Show 2012 - Shop Colville and save money too!, Friday, March 16, 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday, March 17, 9 am to 4 pm, and Sunday, March 18, 10 am to 4 pm, at the Ag Trade Center, NE Washington Fair Grounds. For more information, call the Chamber at 509-684-5973 or email, colvillecoc@colville.com.

The Sara Brown Band will be performing a Benefit Concert for the Family Support Center at 7:00 PM on March 2nd at the Colville High School auditorium Tickets sold at the door. Students and Seniors, $7.00, Adults $10.00 and children under 6, Free. 100% of the proceeds will go to Family Support Center.

Woodland Productions Presents - LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Show dates: March 2 - 4, 8 - 11, & 15 - 19,Show times: 7:30 pm, Thurs, Fri, Sat, 3 pm Sun, $15 Adults, $12 Children & Seniors (65 & over). Bargain night Thursdays & March 2nd only $10. To preorder by mail, send check and SASE to: Woodland Theatre, P.O.Box 524, Colville, WA 99114, or call Nancy at 509-690-2187, you may also leave a message at Woodland Theatre 509-738-6626. All seats are reserved seating. No exchanges or Refunds. Courtesy of MTI Shows, NY, NY

Meyers Falls Market - Open Mic first Friday of the month at 8 pm with host Chet O’Keefe, musicians, singers, poets, all are welcome. Wine Tasting, 1st and 3rd Firdays from 4:30 to 6:30. Drop in to sample 3 wines for $2. Hwy 395 in Kettle Falls, 509-738-2727, MeyersFallsMarket.com

Lovitt Restaurant Presents: Open Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, Feb. 14, Valentine’s Specials Feb. 10, 11, 14 & 15. lovittrestaurant.com or 509-684-544 for more information. Reservations recommended, 149 Hwy 395 S., Colville.

Mountain Path Yoga offers Yoga classes in the Iyengar and White Lotus traditions. Come experience yoga in our new studio at 818 E. Columbia! Intro to Yoga begins again Mar. 12 - Apr. 16, Mon. eves., 6-7:30, a six week series, $66, please call Sarah, 684-0965, for info and to register. Yoga on the Ball Wednesdays, call Tifanie Wells, 722-5281 for info and to register.

North Country Artisans' Market will hold an off-season market on Wednesdays from 11am until 5pm at 282 W. Astor St. (The old North Country Co-Op ~ Across from the Ag Center). This effort to provide local vendors with an indoor space to sell their goods will include local farmers, artisans, and entrepreneurs offering a variety of produce, food products, art, hand-crafted goods, healing arts, live music, merchandise, information, prepared foods, hot and cold drinks, and more. Vendors are welcome to inquire about space availability, fees, and to request an application form by calling Deanna at 675-0084 or Sonia at 675-2085. We invite our local Colville community as well as our extended community in Stevens, Ferry, Pend O'reille counties and beyond to join us each week for an assortment of great products from local vendors in a warm and inviting space. Please stop by!

Heather’s Fairy Tale Bakery - At the Wednesday Market or by Special Order. Treat your honey to a personalized chocolate decadence Valentine. Pre-order by Feb. 8. Bah Humbug? I could burn some cookies for you... Select bread varieties are available at Meyers Falls Market. Special orders by phone or online at www.HeathersFairyTaleBakery.com. Minimums may apply. 576 N. Wynne, Colville, WA 509-684-6458

Will you help? Would you like to help people hurt by others? The child who is abused, the women who was beaten, the elderly who are ripped off. To stand up for them and provide your support, join the Family Support Center at Rural Resources as a volunteer. Your life will be richer for helping others! There are many volunteer duties from which to choose, such as Help Line, Office Advocate, Clerical Support, Safe Home provider, or serving as an Advisory Board Member. Call 685-3796 today for an application and we will help find the right volunteer fit for you.

Murphy's Law is ready to Rock! Dance and listen to your favorite rock and blues from five dedicated musicians with lead vocalists who have sung harmonies together since 1981; singer-songwriter Jim Murphy back from Nashville, Ruby, and Clifford Ward on fiddle and synth guitar, with hard-hitting drummer John Corcoran, and the innovative bass style of Randolph Knowles for an upbeat, fast-tempo dance beat! Are you planning a private party, wedding or event, then Murphy's Law would love to get your party rockin'! Contact us at 509-207-0404.

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