August Featured Events

If you haven't noticed, August in the Greater Newport Area is all about getting outside and enjoying the awesome weather, spectacular natural surroundings and various outdoor events and activities. There is no better place to be in August than right here! This month, we are pleased to be promoting a bunch of active, outdoor events such as:

Full Moon Paddles on the Pend Oreille River Water Trail
The Kalispel Tribe of Indians Powwow and Salish Fair
Pike Palooza fishing derby on the Pend Oreille River
Cusick Skateboard Contest
Hydroplane Races on the Pend Oreille River
Pend Oreille County Garden Tour
Relay for Life
Kalispel Poker / Trail Ride
Charity Golf Tournament at the Ranch Club
Pend Oreille County Fair and Cusick Rodeo
Pirates of the Pend Oreille 31st Annual Poker Paddle on the Pend Oreille River Water Trail
Oldtown Lawnmower Drag Races

There is no better time of year to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air so get out and play in the beautiful Pend Oreille River Valley. For more information visit our Community Calendar.

Healthy Newport August 2012 Featured Events

Weekdays through August 17th
8:30am & 11:15am

August 1st
Wednesday 7-10pm

July 30th - August 3rd (Monday - Friday)
9:30am - 2:30pm

August 3rd (Friday)
8:30am - 3pm

August 3rd (Friday)
8am - 12noon

August 3rd - 5th
(Friday - Sunday)

August 3rd - 5th
(Friday - Sunday)

August 4th (Saturday)
12noon

August 4th & 5th
(Saturday & Sunday)

August 5th (Sunday)

August 10th & 11th
(Friday & Saturday)

August 11th (Saturday)
10am

August 11th (Saturday)

August 11th & 12th (Saturday & Sunday)

August 13-17th & 20-24th (Mondays - Fridays)
9am - 3:30pm

August 16th - 19th
(Thursday - Sunday)

August 18th (Saturday)

August 18th (Saturday)
9am - 12pm

August 18th thru Labor Day

Date TBA

August 31st (Friday)
6-9pm

Simplified Summer Food Program offering free meals to WA & ID children 1-18 years old (adults $2 with child) at Idaho Hill Elementary. Also served at Priest River Elementary, The Mud Hole & Priest River Library. Call 1-800-926-2588 for dates and times.

Bear Naked Adventures Full Moon Paddle on the Pend Oreille River. Visit www.bearnakedadventures.com for more info.

Summer Theater Camp at Pend Oreille Playhouse. For grades 4, 5 & 6. Tuition: $35/student - Limit of 15 students. Tuition waivers available. Performance for family and friends: Friday, August 3 at 2pm. Visit www.pendoreilleplayers.org for more info.

Free Sports Physical Clinic at Newport Hospital Family Health Center Clinic. Registration begins at 8:30am. All ages welcome.

Free Junior Golf Day at Stoneridge for ages 7 to 17. Instruction will include putting, chipping, driving, sand work and etiquette of golf. A hamburger barbeque for the participants will follow at the Events Center. Register by July 30th through the pro shop at (208) 437-4653. More information on their website here.

Kalispel Tribe of Indians Powwow and Salish Fair at the Kalispel Powwow Grounds near Usk, WA. More information on poster below.

Pike Palooza 2012 on the Pend Oreille River, hosted by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. $10,000 in prizes up for grabs in this pike fishing derby - no entry fee. See www.kalispeltribe.com for information and rules.

4th Annual Cusick Skate Contest at Cusick Skatepark. Registration at 10am. Poster with more information below.

Hydroplane Races on Pend Oreille River launching from Rotary Park in Oldtown, ID.

Pend Oreille County Annual Garden Tour and Dinner hosted by the WSU - PO County Extension Master Gardeners. See poster below.

Pend Oreille River Valley Relay for Life at the Newport High School Track to raise money for cancer research and prevention. Event starts at 6:30pm and goes through the night. Lots of food, games, music & more!

Kalispel Horseback Poker / Trail Ride starting from Kalispel Powwow Grounds near Usk, WA. 10am registration, 11am start. $40 registration fee includes BBQ & T-shirt.

Challenge for Charity Golf Tournament at the Ranch Club sponsored by the Greater Newport Area and Priest River Chambers of Commerce. Win up to $500 for the charity of your choice as you network with business owners from both communities. Everyone welcome! $40 per player, more information at www.newportareachamber.com.

Treasures on Foxwoods Lacey Daze at Foxwood Teahouse in Newport, WA. Outdoor vendors, music, wine & more! Visit www.treasuresonfoxwood.com for more information.

Summer Theater Camp at Pend Oreille Playhouse. For grades 7 - 12. Tuition: $75/student - Limit of 25 students. Tuition waivers available. Public Performances: Fri & Sat, August 24 & 25 at 7pm and Sunday August 26 at 3pm. Visit www.pendoreilleplayers.org for more info.

Pend Oreille County Fair and Cusick Rodeo. For more information and schedule of events, see poster below.

31st Annual Pend Oreille Poker Paddle hosted by the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce. Visit www.newportareachamber.com for more information. Learn more about the Pend Oreille River Water Trail at www.pendoreilleriver.com.

Oldtown Lawnmower Drag Races

Peach Festival at Walters' Fruit Ranch in Green Bluff, WA. More info at www.appleranch.com.

Grand Opening of Newport Kids' Spray Park to be located at the Newport City Park, by the existing playgrounds. Stay tuned for more information about this exciting new addition to our City!

Bear Naked Adventures Blue Moon Paddle. Visit www.bearnakedadventures.com for more information.

Other August 2012 Healthy Events, Classes & Activities**

As always, there are a bunch of other healthy events, classes and activities going on in the Newport area, such as exercise classes and swimming lessons at the Camas Center, exercise classes at Club Energy, dance and exercise classes at Anastasia's Spa & Salon and CREATE, gymnastics lessons at Score 10 Gymnastics, cooking classes at The Kitchen Shoppe, various support groups and more. Check our Healthy Newport Community Calendar for more!

**Please note that unless specifically listed as free for everyone, classes at Club Energy, the Camas Center, Score 10 Gymnastics, CCS Newport, CREATE, The Kitchen Shoppe, Anastasia's Spa & Salon and other community partners usually require advance payment via membership, guest pass, event registration or otherwise. Please check with the host organization for details.

Is our Healthy Newport Community Calendar missing something health & wellness related? Please Contact Us with the details and we'll get it posted for all to see!

August 2012 Health & Wellness Observances

Days

August 7th
National Night Out Against Crime

Weeks

August 1st - 7th
National Breastfeeding Week
August 5th -11th
National Farmers' Market Week

Month

Children's Eye Healthy & Safety Month
National Immunization Awareness Month