Colville Chamber of Commerce Weekly Newsletter April 8-14
April 8 to April 14, 2024
Mission of the Colville Chamber of Commerce: Provide leadership to stimulate, promote and support economic vitality, tourism, communication, education and community pride in the greater Colville, Washington area.
Chamber Luncheon Meetings: 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.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Tomorrow, Tuesday April 9! The Chamber monthly meeting luncheon is tomorrow at noon at the Eagles Lodge on North Wynne Street. It is a no-host lunch with guest speaker K.S. Brooks. She will be sharing with members how to successfully write press releases and event announcements that news media will be happy to receive! She will share the common mistakes that make newspapers and others not want to work with people, and show you how to make them glad to see your email in their inboxes. K.S. Brooks has been writing for newspapers in Stevens County for seven years now and currently works for the Chewelah Independent and the Silverado Express newspapers. She is an award-winning author of over 30 published works and her newspaper works have been recognized multiple times by the Washington Newspaper Publishing Association. Join us for lunch, everyone is welcome to attend.
Colville Chamber of Commerce Roger McMillan Memorial Open Golf Tournament: May 17, 1 pm 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. Join the golfers and have a chance to experience competition and challenges on the course. If you don't have a team in the works - now is the time to put one together! Call us at 509-684-5973.
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! Also give our ATF TC page a like: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php ? Or call 509-684-2507.
Arden 2nd Hand Store Colville Chamber of Commerce
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.
Colville Community Garden: Garden applications are available on their website at colvillecommunitygarden.weebly.com.
Colville Community Senior 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 e-mail [email protected]. 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.
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)
Colville Liquor Malibu coconut rum $17.99 1ltr. Captain Morgan spiced rum $9.99 .750.
Colville Piecemakers 2024 Quilt Show: Join us for the Colville Piecemakers 2024 Quilt Show — All Roads Lead Home Friday, May 10th, 10 am to 6 pm Saturday, May 11th, 10 am to 4 pm Admission is $10 (good for both days); under 12: free Community Colleges of Spokane Colville Center 985 S. Elm St., Colville
Colville Pediatric Dentistry: Our office is located just off of Main St. at 266 E. 1st Ave. We provide specialized dental care for children in a caring and comfortable environment. Our office is welcoming new patients and accepting all insurances - no referral needed! Call to schedule your child;s appointment today: 509-685-7265. www.colvillepediatricdentistry.com
Bright Beginning Preschool: We are currently taking enrollment for the 2024-2025 school years. For more information call 509-684-2686 or
Vitalant: We are holding Colville's next blood drive Friday, 4/19/24, from 9:15am through 1pm in the parking lot at Super 1 Foods in Colville on the bus. Would you please help us spread the word and invite the public to use the QR code or the link below to make an appointment to come and donate blood? I’ve attached a copy of our poster. We have openings from 10:45 through 12:45pm.
Blood drive link:
https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=y5DZ8ebmvDwgzrQNItb6WIqSv74kcLW1OIAPKYpLp%2B4%3D
As a nonprofit, Vitalant relies on volunteer blood drive coordinators and donors to meet the medical needs of local patients. As you may have seen in the news lately, we are in critical need of blood donations. Every blood donation has the potential to save 3 lives.
Fort Colville Grange #533 Bingo nights. April 13, 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: Jafra Cosmetics is a proven company since 1956! Jafra has been smoothing rough, dry skin for decades with products infused with Royal Jelly. If you want to experience Jafra products, simply click on the blue link http://www.jafra.com/kmcquarrie Order - 24/7 in the convenience of your own home.
NEW Health is excited to introduce our new service, NEW Health Now!
NEW Health Now offers same-day appointments at our Colville, Lake Spokane, and Newport Medical locations. Get the care you need, when you need it, for certain acute conditions. This includes, but is not limited to sore throat, minor skin conditions & rashes, urinary issues and much more! That's right, same-day care, same-day relief. No more waiting to feel better. Visit our website at newhealth.org/now or call us at 509.935.6004 to learn more about NEW Health Now, available to new and established patients.
North 40 Outfitters: Chicks Are Here! New shipments every week. We are currently stocking all your greenhouse supplies. PREBOOKING for BEE KITS will end 4/15/24… see the store for details. Our regular store hours are Monday- Saturday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. We offer curbside pickup by ordering online at https://north40.com/curbside-pickup . Thank you for your continued patronage.
Northwest Legal Technician, 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.
R. E. Lee Shoe Company: "Welcome to spring at the R. E. Lee Shoe Company!! This week - through Saturday, the 13th - we are running our annual SPRING SAS SALE!! This is the time that the SAS (San Antonio Shoes) brand is on sale. $20 off the first pair of SAS, $25 off the second pair of SAS, and $30 off any additional pairs of SAS after that!! In addition to that, we have LOTS of new spring shoes and sandals to look at, try on and purchase! Make your feet happy at the R. E. Lee Shoe Company - 1st and Main in beautiful down-town Colville!"
Spokane Community College Colville Center: Running Start Information Night #2 will be held on Wednesday, April 17th, starting at 6 PM. Any high school students interested in participating should plan on attending. Pre-registration is requested but not required. Pre-registration Link: https://ccs-spokane.my.salesforce-sites.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events#/esr?eid=a1KPr0000041H4XMAU
Stevens County Libraries:
The Libraries of Stevens County Board of Trustees will hold their April meeting at the Lakeside Library on Thursday, April 18th at 10 a.m. The Lakeside Library is located at 5919 Hwy 291, Ste 2, Nine Mile Falls, WA, 99026. As always, the meeting is open to the public and comments are welcomed. Arrangements to provide reasonable accommodations including handicap accessibility or an interpreter will be made upon receiving forty-eight (48) hours advance notice. For further information please visit the Library’s website thelosc.org or phone 509-233-9621.
Libraries of Stevens County, Friends of Loon Lake Library, and the Libraries of Stevens County Board of Trustees invite you to a public meeting to discuss the new Loon Lake Library plans and proposals at the Stevens County Fire District 1, Station 2 in Loon Lake on Tuesday, April 16 at 6pm. A Zoom web conference link is also available for those interested in attending remotely.
Zoom Web Conference Link for April 16: https://bit.ly/loonlakelibrarymeeting042024. Check thelosc.org or with your local branch for hours and contact information.
Weekly Preschool StorytimeAn opportunity to learn and practice early literacy skills through stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Chewelah: Tuesdays - 10:30 am
Colville: Thursdays - 10:30 am
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
Take-N-Try: Tiny Book
Thursday, April 1st- while supplies last
Pick up a Take & Try Kit with everything you need to learn something new. For adults of all ages. Making this tiny book will make you feel like a giant! With a wee sewn binding and reinforced cover, it's high quality crafting in a small package.
Take-N-Make: Pencil Pinwheel
Thursday, April 1st- while supplies last
Join us for this month's Take-n-Make kit - a Pencil Pinwheel craft! 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, April 5th & 6th, 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, April 6th 1 - 3 pm
Fruiting Fungi
Our district libraries are excited to bring Aaron Mengual from Uncle Fungus LLC! Come learn & observe low-tech mushroom growing methods successfully used in our region.
Loon Lake: Tuesday, April 9th - 2 pm
Chewelah: Wednesday, April 10th - 2 pm
Lakeside: Thursday, April 11th - 2 pm
Colville: Friday, April 12th - 2 pm
Author Talk with Diane Foley & Colum McCann
Tuesday, April 9th - 11 am 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
DSHS Mobile Outreach Truck
Kettle Falls: Thursday, April 11th: 9 am - 11 pm
Northport: Thursday, April 11th: 12 pm - 2 pm
The DSHS Mobile Outreach Truck will be parked at the Kettle Falls and Northport Library. Each truck is staffed by experienced program specialists who are able to determine financial eligibility for the cash and food assistance programs.
Colville Library Improvement Club Book Sale
Saturday, April 13th: 10 am - 1 pm. Join the Improvement Club on Saturday, April 13th, from 10am-1pm for their next book sale at the Colville Public Library. There will be lots of great items for sale including cookbooks, old books, and biographies, as well as DVDs and music CDs. Cash or check payments only, no cards. The meeting room entrance is located on the Southern side of the library along Astor Street. All proceeds help support library programming and community literacy!
Working Families Tax Credit
Colville: Monday, April 15th 12 - 4 pm
Loon Lake: Tuesday, April 23rd 10 - 1 pm
A representative from the Department of Revenue will be assisting people to process their Working Families Tax Credit applications for free. BRING WITH YOU: Copy of federal income tax for 2022, 2023, or both: Depending on the tax year you are applying for. Information for all persons on 1040: Spouse & children: Social Security # or ITINs, Dates of birth, Bank Info: Account & routing # for direct deposit, Physical & mailing address, An email account: to apply for WFTC online.
Author Talk with Xochitl Gonzalez
Wednesday, April 17th - 5 pm online event
We cannot wait for you to join us as we chat with award-winning and bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez about her newest novel Anita de Monte Laughs Last. https://libraryc.org/scrld/45095
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.
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 GroupEvery 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
Tuesdays 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!
VR by Appointment at the Colville Public LibraryThursdays 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
TEDD: TEDD World Headquarters on Wednesday, March 13th from noon to 1:00 pm for a watch party in the conference room for the next session of SP3NWs Startup Advisor Lunch and Learn. Registration is FREE and you even get lunch! Many business owners struggle with how to grow sales. Keith LaHonta wills overview how to build a sales process through:
Creating a sales plan
Finding optimal customers
Strategies to increase sales
Speaker Bio:
Keith partners with a few, select small business owners ; founders to elevate their sales performance, and to scale their revenue. Keith focuses on small to medium sized companies that reach a point where it has become difficult to grow their sales results without experienced sales oversight on their team. With over 30 years of experience as a Vice President of Sales for medium and small private equity backed start-up companies, Keith has established and rebuilt sales and support teams from the ground up.Keith's Deep Sales Leadership experience has given him the insight to work in a wide array of company cultures where diplomacy and clear communication skills are needed for sales success and growth.
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 sectionon the ESD Website . Feel free to contact our office at (509) 685-6158 to learn more about these resources.
Zaddy’s: It is Prom Time and Zaddy’s has new formal wear, sizes 0 to 24 at affordable prices. Come in and check the new items out.
Due to several unforeseeable incidents, several of our April Workshops have been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.Zaddy’s April Events have been scheduled. Check it out and contact us with the events that you would like to know more about or sign up for. Please note that RSVP & Payment for ALL events are required to be a minimum of 5 days before the event and are non-refundable. Please call us at 509-685-7434 or text us at 509-640-8228 to make reservations.
Saturday, April 13th from 1 – 3 pm: Lonna is hosting a Spring Tea Party. The cost is $35 per participant. Give us a call at 509-685-7434 or text us at 509-640-8228 to reserve your seat. Seating is limited to 12 participants. Reservations must be received by 5 pm on Monday, April 8th
Zaddy’s Doll Club/Tea, April 13th from 10 am to Noon: Shirley is a seasoned Doll Club Member and is the facilitator of our Club. Lonna is the host of the Tea Party for the Doll Club. The theme for April’s club is still being determined. We will announce it as soon as it is determined. The cost for the Doll Club/Tea is FREE; however, RSVP is still required by 5pm Monday, April 8th so that Lonna will know how many settings for the Tea Party are required.
Zaddy’s Vendor Day Saturday, April 27th 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.
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 materials are supplied to make 3 projects. Call us at 509-685-7434 or text Sami at 509-640-8228 for more information. Days and hours for the workshops are flexible. 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.--
