Colville Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center Weekly Newsletter

Last Updated 3/25/2024


Chamber Weekly Newsletter 

March 25 to April 1, 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. 

The Colville Board and Staff would like to say THANK YOU to everyone who helps make the Colville Chamber Home and Garden Show a huge success. Without each and one of you this couldn’t be possible. 

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.   

Everyone is invited to attend Chamber Meeting is Tomorrow at noon at the Eagles Lodge on North Wynne Street.  It is a no-host lunch with guest speaker K.S. Brooks 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 work been recognized multiple times by the Washington Newspaper Publishing Association.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  

Calendar of Events: Go to https://www.colvillechamberofcommerce.com/calendar/ 

March 28: New Health Programs Association: Is having a showcase our careers in medical, dental, pharmacy, clinic operation and healthcare. Free to all area High School Students. This workshop is designed by NEW Health, anural healthcare provider to show rural high school students careers option in their own backyard. Starting 5:45pm to 7:30pm. Register here: http://web.greaterspokane.org/events/Business-Afterschool-rural-healthcare-Careers-with-newhaelth-3357/details

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. 

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, Fund Raisers, 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 & Wine: Smirnoff Moscow mule. $10.99 or 2/$16.99, .750. Bespoke bourbon 90prf, or Bespoken light whiskey 100prf. $19.99 .750.
Proper twelve Irish Whiskey Original or Apple $28.99, .750. mirnoff vodka .750. $9.99, 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: Is taking enrollment for the 2024-2025 school years begins March 12th. For more information call 509-684-2686 or email:[email protected] 

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. 

North 40 Outfitters: 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: "Happy March from the R. E. Lee Shoe Company!!  Spring is just around the corner and we have LOTS of shoes and sandals to choose from!  We also have a lot of name brand t-shirts, sweatshirts, polo’s and jackets (especially for men!!) at REALLY great prices!  Come visit us!" 

Spokane Community College Colville Center:   Registration soon for spring 2024 classes.  Spring quarter begins April 1st.  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.  Digital Literacy Boot Camp will be held April 1st – 12th, Monday – Friday, from 9 AM – 11 AM.  Call 509.279.6737 for more information. Yoga Fitness will be held on Monday and Wednesday beginning April 1st from 9:30 – 10:30 or 4:30 – 6.  Please call 509.533.7181 for more information.  

Spokane Community College Colville Center: Running Start Information Night #1 will be held on Wednesday, March 13th, starting at 6 PM.  Any high school students interested in participating should plan on attending.  Community Survey - Spokane Community College Rural Centers would like to know what classes we could offer for the enrichment of our community.  Please take a brief moment to complete this survey:  https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=-v7tTdBrQkSgbJiu0LS42rb0hSWbxx5FnjKF7b_UYjVURTZZOEpUV1lWWTM4RVpSODRXN0Q2UUJYMy4u&origin=QRCode&qrcodeorigin=presentation    THANK YOU! 

Stevens County Libraries: Your libraries are open! Check [email protected]  or with your local branch for updated hours. In-Person Weekly Preschool Storytime! An opportunity to learn and practice early literacy skills through stories songs, and finger plays. Chewelah: Tuesdays - 11:30 a.m., Colville: Thursdays - 10:30 a.m., Kettle Falls: Tuesdays - 10:30 a.m. In-Person Weekly Tech Help: Chewelah: Wednesdays - 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., Colville: Tuesdays – 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Kettle Falls: Thursday’s 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Enjoy discovering new books and disusing them with friends. Take-N-Make: Polar Bear Puppet Friday, March 1st - while supplies last Join us for this month's Take-n-Make kit - a Hatching 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 

 Chick 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!      Author Talk with Nina Totenberg Wednesday, March 6th, 1 pm - online event. Join us as we chat with master storyteller and internationally   

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 SP3NW's Startup Advisor Lunch and Learn. Registration is FREE and you'll 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 section on the ESD Website.  Feel free to contact our office at (509) 685-6158 to learn more about these resources. 

Zaddy’s: Hello everyone, I would like to thank all who have sent me cards and well wishes and you’re most gracious understanding during my medical hurdles this past month. I have one last surgery (which has not been scheduled yet), but it is nothing major and is an “In-N-Out".   Zaddy’s had wonderful new Workshops and Events seem to be most successful and are being enjoyed by the Community. We have new Events coming in March, and we hope to see you there. 


Sarah Hooper 


Colville Chamber of Commerce 

986 South Main Street Suite B 

509-684-5973 

www.colvillechamberofcommerce.com 

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