June Featured Events

June is Grow it Local month and as we launch into our growing season with great optimism and enthusiasm, we're excited to promote some local events that can help us grow, harvest and enjoy all things locally produced. Be sure to check out our Community Calendar for even more events and happenings in the Greater Newport area.

Healthy Newport June 2012 Featured Events

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Thursdays
6-8pm

Saturdays in June
9am - 1pm

June 1st (Friday)
4-6pm

June 2nd (Saturday)
9 - 11am

June 2nd (Saturday)
10am - 2pm

June 3rd (Sunday)
1pm

June 9th (Saturday)
9am - 3pm

June 9-10th (Saturday & Sunday)

June 14th (Thursday)
10am - 12pm

June 15th (Friday)
1pm

June 16th (Saturday)
8am - 2pm

June 16th (Saturday)
8am - 4pm

June 18th (Monday)
6-9pm

June 18th - August 17th (M-F)
8:30am & 11:15am

June 20th (Wednes)
10:30am - 12pm

June 21st (Thursday)
12pm - 5:30pm

June 22nd & 23rd (Friday & Saturday)

June 23rd (Saturday)

June 24th (Saturday)
11am - 4pm

June 27th (Wednes)
10:30am - 12pm

June 25th - 28th (Mon-Thurs)
9am-11am & 1-3pm

June 29th & 30th
(Friday & Saturday)

June 29th - July 1st (Friday - Sunday)

June 30th - July 1st (Saturday & Sunday)

June 30th (Saturday)
10am - 2:30pm

June 29th - July 1st (Friday - Sunday)

Free Gardening and Plant Problems Clinic hosted by WSU Extension Master Gardeners at the Newport Library. Free advice for local gardeners and plant owners. Bring in your plant and insect specimens for analysis.

Pend Oreille Valley Farmers' Market held outside Pend Oreille Playhouse. Vendors offer locally grown produce and plants and handmade crafts.

Yappy Hour Fundraiser for Angel Paws at The Cottage Garden Nursery.

Free Tai Chi Stick-Ruler Workshop presented by Robin Clemens at Club Energy. Class size is limited so please call to reserve your stick-ruler for the class. More information on poster below.

Children's Clothing Exchange at Stratton Elementary School Lunchroom. Bring in your child's gently used (sizes Newborn-14) and exchange them for "new to you" items. Baby equipment and gently used children's accessories also welcomed. Contact Kristy Tucker at Kristy2703@yahoo.com for info. Not a Newport School District sponsored event.

Cancer Survivors' Luncheon at Rotary Park sponsored by Pend Oreille Valley Relay for Life

4th Annual Diamond Lake Community Garage Sale

Free Fishing Weekend - June 9th & 10th in Washington and June 9th in Idaho. No license required!

2nd Harvest Distribution of Free Produce & Perishable Goods at American Lutheran Church located at 332801 S.R. Hwy 2 in Newport, WA

"Fore" the Health of It NHHS Foundation Golf Tournament at Stoneridge. See poster below for full details.

Annual Diamond Lake Clean Up & Community BBQ Lunch. Meet at the South Shore Store at 8am for the clean up then head to the free BBQ at noon at John Hernandez's Quonset Hut, Highway 2. Both sponsored by the Diamond Lake Improvement Association. Enjoy coffee & donuts, hamburgers and hotdogs, meet your neighbors and learn about your lake and community.

Forest Owners Field Day presented by WSU Extension in Newport, WA. Classes & activities led by experts in forest health, wildlife habitat, streams and ponds, fire protection and timber and non timber forest products. Youth activities also available throughout the day. See http://ext.wsu.edu/forestry/ for more information and registration details or view brochure below.

Kids and Keys to Safety Course at POCVS. See flyer below for more information.

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.

Newport Library Kids' Summer Reading Program. 10:30-11am Preschool - 10 years. 11am Free lunch for kids. 11:30-12pm 10 years & up.

Inland Northwest Blood Center Newport Community Blood Drive at United Church of Christ, 430 West Third Ave in Newport. Sign up online at www.inbcsaves.org

Two-day Pro-West Rodeo Association sanctioned Rodeo held in Newport. Rodeo performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. A parade will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. down Washington Avenue. The Old Time Carnival will be held from 5-8pm on Friday and 1-8pm on Saturday at the Rodeo grounds - carnival games, face painting, balloons, dunk tank, pony rides, petting zoo, basketball and more! And only 50¢ tickets with net proceeds to benefit local charities & community organizations! More information at www.newportareachamber.com

Celebrate Family 5k / 1 mile Family Fun Run in Priest River, ID to benefit Ruth's House and Esther's House, two domestic violence shelters that serve Bonner County and neighboring communities. More information at www.celebratefamilyfunrun.com.

Rhubarb Festival at CREATE Art Center. Bake sale of rhubarb goodies. 2pm Concrete Rhubarb Leaf Bird Bath Demo. 3pm Tap Dancing performance by 5-7 year old dancers. All held inside. Vendors, refreshments and more. Call 509-447-9277 for info.

Newport Library Kids' Summer Reading Program. 10:30-11am Preschool - 10 years. 11am Free lunch for kids. 11:30-12pm 10 years & up.

Kids' Summer Nature Art & Craft Camp at CREATE Art Center in Newport. 9-11am for 5-9 year olds & 1-3pm for 9-13 year olds. Cost $30 for the four days per child. Contact CREATE at 509-447-9277 for more info.

Pend Oreille Historical Society Pioneer Weekend. Events include annual meeting, dinner, annual Usk reunion brunch & annual Tacoma Creek picnic.

Opening Weekend at Bear Naked Adventures kayak rental on the Pend Oreille River. Enjoy 25% off kayak rentals. Visit www.bearnakedadventures.com for more information.

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

Inland Northwest Blood Center Newport Community Blood Drive at Priest River Junior High School at 1020 Albeni Hwy. 2. Sign up online at www.inbcsaves.org

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. Go to www.kalispeltribe.com for information and rules.

Other June 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!

June 2012 Health & Wellness Observances

Days

June 2nd:
National Trails Day
June 3rd:
National Cancer Survivors Day
June 10th:
National Children's Day

Weeks

June 11th - 17th:
Men's Health Week

Month

National Great Outdoors Month
Fireworks Safety Month
Men's Health Month