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NEWPORT — Create Arts Center is hosting another concert, plus a new youth writing and illustration class.
Kathy and Bill Kosteke of The Blue Ribbon Tea Company are performing live at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at Create. Described as “soulful, powerful, catchy and refreshing” by reviewers, the Kostekes’ music is original, folk, blues and country in the styles of American singer-songwriters Bob Dylan and John Prine. They are Pacific Northwest songwriters in the American roots tradition.
Tickets to The Blue Ribbon Tea Company concert are $12 in advance and $15 at the door, with students attending for free. They are available at Create or online on its website at www.createarts.org.
Jani Gonzales is teaching a class where youth can create their own picture books. This class is divided into two sections depending on age — classes for ages 10 to 12 are from 3:30-4:30 p.m. May 6, 13 and 20, while classes for ages 6 to 10 are from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. May 21, May 28 and June 4.
The Kalispel Tribe of Indians sponsored this class, which is free. All classes require pre-registration at Create, 900 W. 4th St., or online on Create’s website.
Regenerative farm tour May 18
NEWPORT — A tour of an Idaho farm will leave from Newport at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 18. Advanced registration is required.
Responsible Growth * NE Washington is sponsoring a Regenerative Farm Tour to the Lazy JM Ranch at 13801 North Matheson Rd. 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.
The Mobbs family uses 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.
Master Gardeners offering class on ‘weird problems’
NEWPORT — A Spokane Master Gardener is offering the class “Weird Vegetable Problems” next week in Newport. Susan Mulvihill, who is also a garden writer and videographer, will teach class-takers about abiotic disorders and how to prevent them. Also known as physiological disorders, these problems are not caused by plant diseases or insects and generally occur either because of environmental stresses or something gardeners did or did not do.
Mulvihill will talk about bitterness, blossom-end rot, bolting, buttoning, fruit-cracking, leaf roll, sunburn or leaf scorch, sunscald, tomato catfacing and other commonly encountered issues. Her goals are to help everyone successfully grow vegetables using organic methods, according to a Pend Oreille County Master Gardeners press release.
“Weird Vegetable Problems” is at 1 p.m. May 8 at the Washington State University Extension Office, 227 S. Garden Ave. The class fee is $5, or $3 for Master Gardeners, and can be paid with cash, check, money order or PayPal.
To register for the class, contact Beverly Sarles at 509447-2401 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, or at [email protected]. Those with a disability requiring special accommodations may also call 509-447-2401 at least 14 days before the class.
