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Regenerative farm tour May 8
NEWPORT – A tour of an Idaho farm will leave from Newport Sunday, May 8 at 1 p.m. Advanced registration is required.
Responsible Growth * NE Washington is sponsoring a Regenerative Farm Tour to the Lazy JM Ranch at 13801 North Matheson Road, in Hauser, Idaho.
During the 2-3 hour experience the tour group will hear about the ranch’s history, the regenerative journey, six principles of soil health, and why regenerative farming matters.
Four generations of the Mobbs family are presently working the farm. They use regenerative agriculture, meaning they improve the farm soils by rotating cattle grazing, planting seeds without turning the soil and avoiding harmful chemicals.
Transportation, lunch and beverages will be provided. Comfortable clothes and sturdy walking shoes are highly recommended. Hats are advisable.
People should dress for the weather.
The Regenerative Farm Tour is funded through the Inatai Foundation and the Kalispel Tribe of Indians Charitable Fund.
Contact Phyllis Kardos at 509-447-7958 to make advanced reservations and for more information.
Ballet, music at Final Friday
METALINE FALLS Final Friday events will be held at The Cutter Theatre in Metaline Falls Friday, April 25 at 6 p.m., with a performance by the Artscape Ballet Class The cost is $5, and reservations are strongly recommended.
The Final Fridays also showcase local performers. Along with the Artscape Ballet Class, Dan Gilbert; Donivan Johnson, with students Annidy and Delicia; and the Matchett family will perform.
There is a $5 dinner prior to the show, but this also will need reservations as there will be a great many people attending the dinner and show.
Call The Cutter at 509-446-4108 for more information and reservations. The Cutter Theatre is located at 302 Park Street in Metaline Falls.
Nothing quite like live theatre
METALINE FALLS - The Cutter Theatre stage will host another production from the “Out of the Box” production company, Saturday, May 3, at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $15 either online or by calling The Cutter office at 509.446.4108.
Tickets will be $17 at the door.
The comedy, ‘No Laughing Matter,’ features performers from the region, traveling to bring entertainment to area stages, including the Cutter Theatre.
For more information and to make reservations, contact The Cutter Theatre at 509-446 - 4108 or at [email protected].
The Cutter is located at 302 Park Street in Metaline Falls.
Master Gardeners plant sale May 3
NEWPORT – People are invited to the Pend Oreille/ WSU Master Gardeners annual plant sale, Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. (or until sold out) at the Demonstration Garden Greenhouse, northwest of the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension Office at 227 South Garden Avenue in Newport. The Master Gardeners will be selling hanging flower baskets, with geraniums, fuchsias, and multi-colored plants, for $30 each, as well as vegetables, annuals, perennials, herbs, house plants, shrubs and more, priced from $2 and up. Cash or checks only.
This will also be the day and location for customers who have pre-ordered hanging baskets to pick up and pay for their baskets.
If you wish to pre-order hanging baskets, the deadline is May 1. Receive details by emailing pocmg@ outlook.com. Plant Sale shoppers may park in the surrounding parking lots at the Extension Office, Weed Board and Hall of Justice, but are requested to not park on Circle Drive, which will be designated for handicapped parking and plant loading zones.
