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NEWPORT — The Washington State University Pend Oreille County Master Gardeners host a Beginning Gardening class at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8. The session will be held at the WSU Extension Office, located at 227 S. Garden Ave. in Newport.
This class is designed for those new to gardening or anyone looking to refresh their skills. Learn the basics of planning, soil preparation, watering, seed and plant selection, planting, maintenance and harvesting.
The class fee is $5 and can be paid by cash, check, money order or through PayPal. To register for this class, contact Beverly Sarles, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday, at 509-447-2401 or beverly. [email protected].
Persons with a disability requiring special accommodations while participating in this program may call 509-447-2401 at least 14 days before the program.
What does democracy mean locally?
PRIEST RIVER — While national politics often dominate headlines, Idaho State historian Markie McBrayer will be giving a presentation that invites attendees to reflect on the health of democracy closer to home.
McBrayer will be at the Priest River Library Saturday at 11 a.m. Jan. 3 to discuss election frequency and timing, the role of nonpartisan elections, at-large versus single member districts and how proposed changes to these systems might affect communities like Priest River and more broadly, Idaho.
He will also discuss ways that local participation can have a larger impact and how individuals can get involved at the local level.
The public is invited to this informative talk on one of the finals weekends of the Smithsonian exhibit, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America. The exhibit now ends Saturday, Jan. 17.
Moonlit Reads meets up Jan. 8
NEWPORT — Join Moonlit Reads: A Romance Book Club for their January discussion of “Funny Story” by Emily Henry 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at Mi Pueblo in Newport.
“Funny Story” is about a woman who finds her ex-fiancé’s new girlfriend living with her, leading to an unexpected friendship and romance as they navigate their new living situation and shared history. The book can be checked out at a local library or on reading apps Libby or Hoopla.
Children’s books sponsors sought
NEWPORT — Friends of the Library are asking people to give the gift of literacy by sponsoring free books for a toddler.
Now through June 30, 2026, a monthly $3 donation or $36 for six months will deliver a book to a Pend Oreille County child’s mailbox.
For more information, go to www.pocld.org/friendsof- the-library/.
Share your life events for free
NEWPORT – The Newport and Gem State Miner Newspapers are looking to share your life events with the community.
Submit births, weddings and engagements to The Miner for publication at no charge.
The Miner can be reached at 509-447-2433, minernews@ povn.com or visit www.pendoreillerivervalley. com online, or stop by the office at 421 S. Spokane in Newport.
