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

Featured Events

Loon Lake Historical Society invites you to the Wine Tasting & Silent Auction at the Old Schoolhouse Fri., Aug. 6. Hors d'oeuvres and wine tasting from 7 - 8 pm, Auction from 7 - 8:15 pm, Admission $7.50 per person. More than 60 auction items. Annual Loon Lake Pancake Breakfast, Sun., Aug. 8, 7:30 to 11 am, at the Look Lake Elementary School cafeteria.

Wild in Rice Summer-Fall Workshop Schedule
* Aug 7-8: NE Washington Herbalists Gathering. Regional Herbalists are invited to this inaugural event! Healers/practitioners share knowledge in a convivial setting.
* Aug 18: Hog Wild! Guest Chef Gabriel Claycamp will demonstrate charcuterie and other techniques to achieve fork-tender roasts from tougher cuts. 1-7pm. $75pp incl. materials.
* Sep 18: Healthy Asian Snacks w/ Motoe Wada. Create healthful snacks from India, China, Japan and Philippines. 10-Noon $35pp, Followed by
* Sep 18: Japanese Tea Ceremony w/ Tea-master Joy Mari Sato. Experience this ancient, cultural treasure! 3 separate demonstrations: 1:00/3:00/7:00 pm. Each demo: $25pp.
* Oct 2: Oodles of Noodles! Motoe returns to show you how to prepare a variety of Asian noodle meals. Can't eat wheat? This is the class for you! 10a-2p. $35pp. Register online at http://wildinrice.com/contactus.asp, or call Maureen at 509-738-6576.

Mountain Path Yoga offers Yoga classes in the Iyengar and White Lotus traditions. Come experience yoga in our new studio at 818 E. Columbia! Introduction to Yoga begins again Sept. 13 - Oct. 18, Mon. eves 5:30-7, a 6 week series, $66. Please call Sarah, 684-0965, for info and to register. Intro to Yoga on the Ball! Class forming. Please call Tifanie, 722-5281, for info and to register.

Slow Food at the Market August feature: Tomatoes and Peaches. Visit Slow Food Upper Columbia at our table at the Colville Farmer's Market on Wed., Aug. 18 & Sat., Aug. 21.

What is Reflexology? First visit-$10 for half hour session! Reflexology- There are reflex areas on the feet that correspond to all the organs and parts of the body. Massaging these points helps improve circulation and flow of life energy to the whole body. A reflexology treatment is both energizing and relaxing. It can be a great "pick me up" part of your day. Try it-You might be pleasantly surprised! Sally Lacquiee 509-680-0054, Colville, LMP 00012883

Meyers Falls Market Events - Visit our website to see what's happening at Meyers Falls Market this summer: www.MeyersFallsMarket.com, or call 509-738-2727.
* Live at Meyers Falls Market, Friday, August 6th, Sugarcane Collins. We are proud to welcome back our friend, all the way from Australia, Sugarcane Collins! Sugarcane is an accomplished singer, song-writer and musician. Deeply inspired by the delta blues tradition, his songs are potent and soulful. This night of music will also feature local favorites, Borderland Blues Band. Show starts at 8:00 pm, tickets available for pre-purchase at the market & at the door. $8
* Free Class - Raw & Live Foods, Aug. 11 & 18, 5:30 pm. These classes will cover the basics of preparing raw meals - the best fast food we can eat! Please call the market to reserve your seat.

The Heritage Network celebrates Art and Life of Leno Prestini
* Colville Main Street, August 7 thru 22: 70 Paintings, sculptures, tiles, gold pans, photos of terra Cotta & memorabilia.
* Clayton, Clayton Grange Hall, August 14, 15, 21, 22, History of Clayton WBL&SP Co., terra cotta samples, paintings & photos.
* Loon Lake, Old School House, August 14, 15, 21, 22, sketches, murals, paintings, gold pans, diving equipment, fireplace photos. For more information and maps to exhibits, visit www.TheHeritageNetwork.org

Colville Rendezvous Days 2010, Yep Kanum Colville City Park, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday August 6, 7 & 8. Encampment, Children's Activities, Arts & Crafts Booths, Food Booths, Beer Garden, Little League Tournament, Classic Car Show, Sunday Farmer's Market. Musical Highlights include: Friday, August 6, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Jukebox Review - Oldies Rock, 9 to 11 pm, Nick Vigarino - Blues & Acoustic Guitar; Saturday, August 7, 4 to 5 pm, 2009 Battle of the Bands Winner, 6 to 8pm, Firecreek - Country Rock, 9 to 11 pm, Sammy Eubanks - Blues Vocalist; Sunday, August 8, Noon to 4, Battle of the Bands - sign up and show your stuff, 3:00 to 3:30, Car Show Awards.

Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival, Aug. 6 - 8, featuring The Dan Tyminski Band & many others. Nestled in the pines on the shores of Medical Lake, Washington, this festival is quite possibly the best summertime bluegrass experience in the northwest. $35 weekend pass, $20 campsite pass. Visit www.bluewatersbluegrass.org or check us out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluewatersbluegrass.

Lake Roosevelt Summertime Musicfest, Sat. August 14, Marcus City Park, Marcus Washington. Featuring ³Women Rock!² Stazya & The Naturals, featuring Thomas Hart and Adam Huff playing jazz, blues, folk and original songs, will be the opening act from 12 noon to 2 pm. Tickets available at the Kettle Falls City Hall, 738-6821, or Marcus City Hall, 84-3771. Tickets $5 or $20 for VIP passes which includes Admission, Bodacious Bar-B-Q, and Raffle Tickets.

Spokane Public Radio Presents - KPBX 91.1 FM Blues Cruise aboard the Mish-An-Nock on Lake Coeur D'Alene, featuring Too Slim & the Traildraggers, Aug. 18, 7 pm to 9 pm, boarding at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $20 for SPR members and $25 for non-members, 800-328-5729.

China Bend Winery's 2010 Garlic Faire, Sat & Sun, Aug 21 & 22, noon to 5 pm, admission $5, featuring gourmet foods, live music, arts & crafts, and lots of Garlic! The Winery is located at 3751 Vineyard Way, Kettle Falls, on the Northport-Flat Creek Road along Lake Roosevelt, 800-700-6123 or www.chinabend.com.

Northeast Washington Fair, August 26 through 29. Check out our ad for schedule of events in this issue.

North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club Train Rides Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 4, 11 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm, Sept. 5, 11 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm. The train leaves from the Metaline Falls Station. Autumn Colors, Oct. 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 23 & 24, 11 am, 1 pm & 3 pm. Train leaves from Ione Station. 20-mile round trip rides along the beautiful Pend Oreille River. Tickets $12 for adults, $8 seniors over 64 & children 2 - 12, children under 2 free. Info & reservations: call 1-877-525-5226, 6am - 6pm daily or visit our website: www.lionstrainrides.com.

Colville Piecemakers Quilt Guild presents their 2010 Quilt Show, Fri., Sept. 10 from 10 am to 6 pm and Sat., Sept. 11 from 10 am to 5 pm at the Ag Trade Center, NE Wash. Fairgrounds, Colville, WA, admission $3 donation. This year's featured quilter is Carole Corder. A quilt from wedding dresses will be on display and auctioned at a later date to raise funds for the Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation.

20th Artist's Constellation Workshop - For working artists, writers, musicians, dancers, couples, creative business people, those who wonder what became of their creative ability. What in your family system supports your talent? What barriers in the family system hinder the expression of your gifts and financial success? Based upon the work of Bert Hellinger and Constellation as Ceremony: www.allmyrelationsconstellations.com. ART & SOUL: September 18, 2010 with Francesca Mason Boring, All My Relations Constellations. September 20, 2010, at the Haran Dance Studio, Kettle Falls, Washington, behind the Kettle Falls Professional Building- north of the only streetlight in town. Registration: 9:30am- Workshop 10am-5pm bring sack lunch/lunch 12-1. To register, or send registration fee ($50), contact Francesca Mason Boring, 1631 B Bonanza Hill Evans, Wa, 99126. Fee information: $50. (Pre-registration required-seating is limited).

The Volunteer Food & Resource Center (Colville Food Bank) is hosting a dinner and auction on Saturday, September 18, 5:00 p.m. at the Colville Community Church. Excellent food will be prepared by retired Executive Chef Tony Bodner, in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. To purchase tickets (donation $25 ea.) for our wonderful dinner and fun evening, please contact Frani 684-2971 or Kathy 675-4481.

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.

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