September Featured Events

Healthy Newport September 2012 Featured Events

September 1st (Saturday)

September 2nd (Sunday)
8am

Thru Labor Day

September 7-9th (Friday-Sunday)

September 8th (Saturday)
9am

September 8th (Saturday)
2pm

September 12th (Wednesday)

September 13th (Thursday)
10am

September 14th (Friday)
3:30pm

September 14th-17th (Friday - Monday)

September 15th (Saturday)
9am

September 15th (Saturday)
10am

September 15th (Saturday)
6pm

September 15th (Saturday)

September 16th (Sunday)

September 17th - 22nd

September 20th - 30th
various dates & times

September 22nd - October 28th

September 26th (Wednesday)

September 27th (Thursday)
10am - 2pm

September 29th (Saturday)
10am - 2pm

September 29th (Saturday)

September 28th & 29th (Friday & Saturday)

Tsunami Sprint Triathlon on Pend Oreille River and Kalispel Powwow Grounds. More info at www.tsunamisprint.com.

Great Northwest Fall Bike Tour starting from Newport City Park. Your choice of 15, 30, 50 or 85 mile routes. Families are welcome! Visit www.gnwft.homestead.com for more information or view registration form below.

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

Newport Bluegrass Music Festival at City Park. More than 10 bands playing at the beautifully forested city park in Newport, WA. More information at www.pvbluegrass.com.

Newport Biayakathon along the Pend Oreille River - sprint paddle and bike race. Launching from Oldtown Rotary Park. All levels and ages welcome. Poster below. Register at www.active.com.

1st Annual Triathlon at OK Lanes in Oldtown, ID - compete in darts, pool and bowling. Must be 21 years of age or older.

Kalispel Tribe of Indians Benefit Fair at the Wellness Center in Usk.

Making the Most of Fall Produce Class at the Kitchen Shoppe in Newport, WA

Homecoming Carnival at Newport High School

Bear Naked Adventures Closing Weekend Celebration. Rent one kayak and get the second rental free. More information at www.bearnakedadventures.com.

2012 Autumn Bloom Fun Run at TJ Kelly Park in Newport, WA sponsored by the NHHS Foundation. 5k, 10k & 10k Bloomsday Qualifier. Registration form below.

Newport Rodeo Queen Tryouts at Riverbend Restaurant in Oldtown, ID.

Horseshoe Tournament at OK Lanes in Oldtown, ID.

Prime Rib & Karaoke at Usk Bar & Grill in Usk, WA

4th Annual MX race at Newport MX track. Visit www.newportmx.com for more information.

WaCanId Ride 2012 along the International Selkirk Loop starting in either Sandpoint, ID to benefit Rotary International. 6 days, 340 miles on bicycle. More information at www.wacanid.org.

Death of a Salesman at the Pend Oreille Playhouse in Newport, WA. Visit www.pendoreilleplayers.org for more information.

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

Early Bird Registration Deadline for Fit Together! Team Challenge starting October 1, 2012. More info here.

SHIBA Information & Assistance session at the Camas Center for Community Wellness to assist those who are eligible for Medicare with their healthcare needs. See poster below.

Prescription Drug Take Back Day at Sheriff's Office in Newport, WA. More info on poster below.

Oktoberfest at Usk Bar & Grill in Usk, WA. More info below.

Head of the Pend Oreille Regatta held in Priest River, ID.

Other September 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, tumbling lessons at All Star Tumbling, 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, 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!

September 2012 Health & Wellness Observances

Days

September 21st - International Day of Peace
September 29th - World Heart Day
September 29th - Family Fitness Day
September 29th - National Public Lands Day

Weeks

Month

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
National Whole Grains Month
Hunger Action Month