JANUARY 2024
Pullman Community Update 1
Pullman Community Update
VOL. 29 | NO. 1 JANUARY 2024
PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS Membership dues are assessed on the anniversary month of a member joining the Chamber. Special thanks go out to the following businesses and individuals who have elected to continue their support of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce: • Avista • Ccooper Services • Challenge-Discover-Learn • Coldwell Banker Tomlinson • College Cabs LLC • Community Child Care Center • Heros N Sports • Inland Cellular • Itani Development • Jan Stewart • Kristi Kurle • Little Green Guesthouse • Memorable Events Catering • Neill’s Flowers & Gifts • Pacific Empire Radio • Peterson Barn Guesthouse • Pullman Community Montessori • Pullman Good Food Co-op • Regency Pullman • Sue Guyett • Tim Marsh
New Members: Adobe P.O. Box 33190 c/o ZipSprout Raleigh, NC 27636 408-753-5826 cit46532@adobe.com AARM LLC 1650 Valley Road 1-3 Pullman, WA 99163 509-595-0175 sainirinkal30@gmail.com
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Pullman Good Food Co-op P.O. Box 622 Pullman, WA 99163 hello@pullmangoodfoodcoop.com pullmangoodfoodcoop.com The mission of the Pullman Good Food Co-op is to provide the community with equitable access to healthy, affordable, quality food with a priority to support local producers; with a focus on addressing food insecurity throughout the region. After more than five years of searching for the right location within Pullman, the PGFC Board of Directors and Location Committee have identified the perfect location and are finalizing the purchase of the old Unify Family Dental location on Bishop Blvd., with plans to open its doors by Summer 2025. The benefits of a food co-op to the Pullman community include: • It is owned and directed by member/owners • It will support the local Palouse economy. On average, co-ops locally source more than three times as much as conventional stores for their product lines • It will be an economic multiplier, with every $1,000 spent there generating $1,600 in local economic activity • It is estimated to create 9.3 jobs for every million dollars in annual sales • It will be nimble and resilient, able to step in directly with local growers in case of emergencies with less reliance on national supply chains In addition to our ongoing membership drive and fundraising activities coordinated by the PGFC Capital Campaign Committee, the PGFC Board has several current and upcoming vacancies. The Board welcomes anyone from the Pullman community with interest in joining during this pivotal time to email us at hello@pullmangoodfoodcoop.com
In This Issue: Pullman Chamber of Commerce 1-3 Whitman County Humane Society 5 Gladish Community & Cultural Center 6 Community Colleges of Spokane 7 Washington Idaho Symphony 9 Pullman School District 10-11 Community Calendar 12-13 Centre for the Arts at Gladish 14 Pullman Regional Hospital 16-17 Washington State University 18 United Way 19 Family Promise 20 Pullman Community Montessori 20 City of Pullman 22
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PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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January Seniors of the Month
Abdelrahman Abdelrazek
Abdelrahman Abdelrazek, son of Asmaa Mahmoud and Gaber Abdelrazeq, has participated in many activities at PHS and WSU. Abdelrahman served as the secretary of the PHS Key Club and AAPI and is also the committee chair officer of WSU's Undergraduate Research Club. During his freshman year, he attended two different high schools that spoke two different languages: one in the morning (placing 7th in the state for earning 97.5% on final exams in Alexandria, Egypt) and the other online at night (maintaining a 4.0 GPA at PHS). Beyond academics, Abdelrahman dedicated over 150 hours to volunteering for various organizations and community services. For the past two years, he multitasked as a microbiology lab assistant at WSU's Veterinary College and a prep cook at Mela's Bangladeshi Cuisine. Simultaneously involved in Football/Track, WSU running start, and holding two jobs, Abdelrahman is on track to graduate with a perfect 4.0 GPA and nearly 45 college credits. Abdelrahman plans to study Biology and minor in Neuroscience!
Naomi Carter Naomi Carter is the daughter of Arron and Heather Carter. During her time at PHS, she has played tennis for three years and will be a captain her fourth. Naomi has also participated in bowling for three years. She was nominated Winter Student Athlete for bowling in the 2022-2023 season. She has played cello for eight years and piano for ten. Naomi is very active in her church and adores the youth she works with. Naomi has discovered a passion for hand stitching, which she has displayed at the Latah County Fair and has placed 1st for three years in a row. In preparation for becoming a teacher, Naomi currently tutors students in math and English. Naomi will attend Brigham Young University-Idaho in the fall to study mathematical education. Pullman Chamber and Visitor Center • 415 N. Grand Ave. • Pullman, WA 99163 509-334-3565 • Fax: 509-332-3232 • chamber@pullmanchamber.com • www.pullmanchamber.com Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff: Executive Director: Marie Dymkoski, Tourism Promotions Manager: Alexis Foran, Communications Coordinator: Madeline Maxwell
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WHITMAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
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Fur Ball sponsorship packages available now!
Fur Ball is an important fundraiser for WCHS drawing in over 300 guests, and providing about 25% of the funds needed to operate the Animal Haven shelter. The event includes a catered dinner, happy hour, live and silent auction. Our community's non-profit, no-kill animal shelter, Animal Haven, continues to care for over 600 homeless animals each year until they can be placed in their forever homes. Please help us continue this important work by considering a sponsorship package. A sponsorship package will highlight your organization prominently at the Fur Ball and through recognition on the WCHS website (whitmanpets.org), here in the Pullman Community Update, and the WCHS Facebook page (http://fb.com/whitmanpets). The estimated total reach through these advertising avenues is 20-25,000 viewers throughout the Palouse and beyond. To purchase a table or individual tickets use the QR code above or visit www.whitmanpets. org. To donate to the silent or live auction email furball2024@whitmanpets.org. On behalf of the organizing committee and WCHS, thank you in advance for your generous support that enables us to be there to help every homeless animal in our community. CONTACT
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GLADISH COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER
JANUARY 2024
The Gladish Community and Cultural Center 2023 Recap! 2023 was a packed year for Gladish! We are thrilled to have had you come to our facility, and look for-ward to 2024! Here are some highlights!
Our operations team was hard at work as well in 2023. There was a lot of painting and cosmetic up-dates to the wings of the building internally, and other big changes.
We kicked things off with a Valentine’s day concert, and the Terry Buffington Foundation had their first dinner and movie premier!
We began demo and prep for our remodel. In our Auditorium we removed over 900 seats. Hundreds were given to members in our community.
The weekend before Valentine’s day we showed ‘Almost, Maine’ a series of love stories from the fictional small town of Almost, in Maine.
Coming into March, we had our 2nd annual Brew-fest event! Get ready for our third annual on 3/2/24!
New playground bark was added to the various play-grounds on our grounds that are used by both Montessori School of Pull-man and Pullman Community Montessori. Giving the playgrounds used by the school children a more fresh look and update that it needed.
In June, we hosted our first Murder Mystery event, that was a 1920’s themed speakeasy! Next one coming 6/1/24!
Remodels of various rooms were completed over the summer for PCM and MSOP. Giving space for these schools growth.
Over the Summer we pro-duced ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ in our courtyard! Get ready for ‘Romeo and Juliet’ next!
Here is a completed look at the removal of all our auditoriums seats, now ready for the project to begin early next year.
We continued our Halloween bash and Trunk-or-Treat in partnership with the Moose Lodge. Be ready for next years!
One of the classrooms that was remodeled for school children in our building, giving a fresh and fun place to learn in school.
Lastly, we capped the year off with another Murder Mystery! This one themed Ugly Sweater Christmas Party. We had such a blast having you all over, 2024 is shaping up to be just as big as 2023 and we are thrilled to have you once again!
Lastly, we had our roof above the auditorium re-sealed and ready for the first phase of our project, which is adding a full deck extending from the View Room!
JANUARY 2024
COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE
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Big Future, Small Price Tag!
Pullman Center in Profile
M
odeste M. Houenou holds an associate’s degree from SFCC and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at WSU Pullman. He attended SFCC Pullman during 2021-2023, where he excelled academically and served as a student leader. Modeste delivered the student leader address at the SFCC Pullman Commencement in June ’23. He enjoys reading, playing soccer and basketball, listening to music, meeting new people, and watching movies. Modeste shared the following about his transition to WSU and his educational and career plans.
News & Updates CCS Pullman is hiring! We are inviting applications
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teaching
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WASHINGTON IDAHO SYMPHONY
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Washington Idaho Symphony “Peter and the Wolf” Tickets available now! Thank you to everyone that came to Messiah from the Washington Idaho Symphony Concert in collaboration with The Palouse Choral Society! We had back to back sold out concerts, and had so much joy spreading holiday spirit!
Website: www.Wa-IdSymphony.org Phone: 208-874-4162 Email: info@wa-idsymphony.org Address: 311 NW State St, Suite 313 Pullman, WA 99163
The anticipation is building as the Washington Idaho Symphony prepares for its much-awaited concert, "Peter and the Wolf" at The University of Idaho’s Admin Auditorium. This concert highlights Prokofiev's timeless masterpiece, "Peter and the Wolf," a musical fairy tale that promises to transport the audience to a world where each instrument embodied a different character in the story, and narrated by Pullman’s very own, Glenn Johnson! Peter, a young boy in the Soviet wilderness, meets a variety of animals, including a duck, a cat, and a bird. Peter's grandfather scolding him for being outside, warning of the dangers of the wolf nearby. The Washington Idaho Symphony's performance of "Peter and the Wolf" is not just a concert; it is a journey into a magical realm where music tells a story, and every instrument plays a role in creating a symphony of emotions. Join us in celebrating this masterpiece on February 4, 2024! Presale ticket pricing available now at www.wa-idsymphony.org/tickets We're on the cusp of something extraordinary, and we need your help to get there! Currently, we find ourselves at a critical juncture in our fundraising efforts for the Washington Idaho Symphony, with $106,171 raised out of our $130,000 goal. Your generosity is pivotal in propelling us towards this target, ensuring not only the continuation of enchanting performances but also the expansion of our community engagement initiatives and music education programs. By contributing today, you're not just filling a financial gap; you're becoming an integral part of our mission to preserve and enhance the rich tapestry of symphonic art in our community. Your support empowers us to reach new heights, touching the lives of individuals through the transformative power of music. Together, let's create a harmonious future, where the joy of orchestral melodies resonates far and wide. Join us on this musical journey, and let your contribution be a key note in our symphony of success! Donate on our website today at wa-idsymphony.org
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PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Franklin Collaborative Teams, Committed to Our Mission! Stephanie Bray, Franklin Elementary Principal
Over the past two and a half years Franklin Elementary, as well • Are working to improve, using evidence-based methods as the entire Pullman School District, has been on a journey of and training. Learning By Doing, and collaborating to ensure learning for all • Monitor student progress based on the essential learning students. Over the past years, we have worked on questions one standards, and use data to guide our instruction and and two, and continue our journey with question three. interventions Question One: What do we want our students to know? • Reflect as a team on results on a continuous basis, while Identifying essential standards, what learning is essential for celebrating our successes every student to have in order to succeed in the next grade or Collective Commitments subject. Question Two: How do we know if the student has learned In order to achieve the shared vision, staff have made the it? Our work on this question includes: creating common following collective commitments: • We commit to working and learning together, so that we can assessments, student-friendly rubrics, grading rubrics, and positively impact our students learning. calibrated grading practices. As we move into year three of our journey, our focus continues to be on questions one and two (as • We commit to being open-minded, respectful, and solutionthe PLC journey is on- going), and we are beginning our work oriented, so that we can show value to each other. to answer question three. • We commit to participating and staying engaged, so that Question three is: How do we respond when a student struggles time is used wisely. with the learning? At this question, we identify what specific • We commit to staying student focused and using researchskills the student is struggling with related to the essential based instructional strategies, so that student progress is standard, and then determine the intervention support we will monitored and discussed in full. implement as a collaborative team, to support the student’s • We commit to provide agenda or purpose in a timely manner learning. and coming prepared, so that we can hold efficient meetings. This journey has not only supported our staff in their • We commit to have a positive mindset, so that we can instruction, assessment, and intervention, but most importantly, proactively solve problems and support each other. the benefits can be seen by the achievement and growth of our students at Franklin. At Franklin, we have worked not only on • We commit to following up on assigned task, so that all these questions that provide a roadmap to our journey, but we members are contributing toward the group goal. have also worked to create a mission, vision, and collective • We commit to an effective informational delivery system, commitments that are essential to guide us in our work. These so that everyone’s time is honored. additional elements may not be talked about widely, but in order to succeed in having all students reach grade- level and above, we must commit to ourselves and communicate widely what we Though the Professional Learning Community process is “never-ending”, we continue our commitment every day here at are striving for. With the support of our Building Guiding Coalition (leaders Franklin. We also maintain our motto, “Every Fox, is My Fox”. at the school), our staff at Franklin have worked extremely hard to create and model a shared mission and vision, and identify the collective commitments each of us are responsible for. We would like to share these with not only our families, but the community as a whole. Vision Statements • Are dedicated to the whole student, so that success is achievable and measurable • Work together, interdependently, in collaborative teams, ensuring high levels of learning
Investing In Our Schools LOCAL FUNDING BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN WHAT THE STATE PAYS AND THE ACTUAL COST OF OPERATING OUR SCHOOLS
Pullman School District is asking voters to consider two ballot items in the February 2024 Special Elec�on. These ballot items are replacing our exis�ng 4-year expiring levies with new 4-year levies.
Ballot Item 1: Enrichment (EP&O) Levy
Levy Facts
Ballot Item 2: Technology Levy
Previously known as the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Levy
Replacement or New
REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT
Total Amount
$6.3 million per year
$300,000 per year
Term
4 Years
4 Years
Rate per $1,000 2021 Approved Rate: $2.25 assessed value 2025 Proposed Rate: $2.22 Information
ENRICHMENT LEVY will supplement educational Activities, provide additional staff to reduce class sizes and overcrowding, and offset rising insurance and utility costs.
For more information:
2021 Approved Rate: $0.10 2025 Proposed Rate: $0.11 TECHNOLOGY LEVY will allow for updating educational technology and infrastructure.
www.PullmanSchools.org/Levy │ Pullman Public Schools │ 240 SE Dexter Street │ Pullman WA 99163
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PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Booster Auction
The Pullman High School Booster Committee would like to send out a sincere thank you to everyone who donated to, or attended and bid at, the Viva La Greyhound Dinner and Auction Fundraiser. Due to the generosity of all of you, we had our best auction ever - raising over $44,000! This money will enable us to continue giving back to the students in the form of grants to their activities, clubs and athletics. We would especially like to thank our “Big Dog” donors who started things off: $1000 Blue Level: Mike & Dede Boone Mitch & MaryJo Chandler Jonny Fisher, DDS Gesa Credit Union Norm Druffel & Sons Pickard Orthodontics $500 Grey Level: Cornerstone Properties IMSB Law Kiwanis Club of Pullman Pullman Lions Club $250 White Level: Design West Architects Electrical Contractors NW Highland Property Management Hilliard’s Heating & Plumbing, Inc Ken Paulson Plumbing Plateau Cultural Resource Management State Farm Insurance – Dave Christy Gift In Kind Fork in the Road Catering Neill’s Flowers and Gifts KQQQ Radio J&H Printing
Congratulations to our School Board!
Congratulations to our School Board!
The Pullman School District Board of Directors was among 34 boards from across the
that was selected to receive Board was of Distinction from the across the Thestate Pullman School District Boardtheof2023 Directors among 34award boards from Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA). This high honor recognizes stateexceptional that was selected to and receive the 2023toBoard Distinction from the had to leadership commitment studentofsuccess. To beaward awarded, boards Washington State Directors’ Association (WSSDA). This highSchool honorBoard recognizes show a clear linkSchool between their leadership in applying the Washington Standardsleadership and closingand gaps that impact student success. exceptional commitment to student success. To be awarded, boards had to showOur a clear link between their leadership in applying the Washington School Board Board of Directors was honored at the 2023 Annual WSSDA Conference Standards and closing gaps that impact student success. (November 16-18, 2023). Thank you foratserving our Annual community! Our Board of Directors was honored the 2023 WSSDA Conference (November 16-18, 2023).
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https://www.pullmanschools.org/families/helpful_resources/inclement_weather CAPTION FOR: Inclement Weather Operating Procedures FAMILIES | HELPFUL RESOURCES CLOSURE INFORMATION Are you familiar with Pullman School| SNOW‐SCHOOL District’s inclement weather procedures? You can find school closure/delay protocols, a winter weather FAQ, and safety tips on our district website at the URL address below.
https://www.pullmanschools.org/families/helpful_resources/inclement_weather FAMILIES | HELPFUL RESOURCES | SNOW‐SCHOOL CLOSURE INFORMATION
A special thanks goes out to all the amazing bakers in town who donated items for the dessert part of the event, to Erin Willy and PHS ASB teams, and Andrew Mielke and the PHS Band and Choir students. We also couldn’t have done it without the support of the following individuals: Laura Bartley, Miranda Chandler, April Danninger, Pat Johnson, Karen Johnston, Danielle Kallaher, Rebecca McBrearty, Wendy McCann, Claudia Mickas, Amy Rogers, Darby Smith, Christine Stratton, and all the student volunteers! Last of all, thanks to our Co-Chairs for putting the whole thing together: Chris Chandler, Jim Harbour, Sarah Druffel, and Morann Johnson. See you all next year, Go Hounds! The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) 332-3144, and Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (509) 332-3144. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584.
Are you familiar with Pullman School District’s inclement weather procedures? You can find school closure/delay protocols, a winter weather FAQ, and safety tips on our district website at the URL address below.
Thank you for serving our community!
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Board of Directors Arron Carter Director, District 1 acarter@psd267.org Lisa Waananen Jones Director, District 2 lwaananenjones@psd267.org Craig Nelson Director, District 3 cnelson@psd267.org
Nathan Roberts Director, District 4 nroberts@psd267.org Amanda Tanner Director, District 5 atanner@psd267.org
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• PRH, Valant Monthly Blood Drive, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. • City, Youth WIBIT Sports & Movie Nights at the Pool (Pullman Aquatic & Fitness Center)
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• WSU, Faculty Artist Series: • PRH, Coffee Club: Prescription • Pullman Depot | At the Sophia Tegart, flute, "Human to Socialize, 10 a.m., Ridge Freight Room, open 1 – 4 p.m. Family"-themed recital, Bryan Point Club House Hall, 7:30 p.m. • Celebrating Pullman Mayor, Glenn Johnson, 4 – 6 p.m., see pg 3 • City, Youth WIBIT Sports & Movie Nights at the Pool (Pullman Aquatic & Fitness Center)
PSD, No school, Winter Break thru 1/5
• City, BUNCO, 1 – 3 p.m., • City, Find Your Balance Senior Center Support Group (Neill Public Library), 1:30 p.m. • PRH, Board of Commissioners, 6 p.m. • PSD, No school, Winter Break thru 1/5
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• PRH, 17th Annual Gala, February 3 • WIS, Peter and the Wolf, February 4 • RTOP Theatre presents Anastasia, opens February 8 • WCHS Pawrates of the Caribbean, February 24 • The Glass Menagerie, February 24 & 25th , Gladish • Pullman Chamber, Cabaret, March 23 • WIS, Young Artists Music Festival, March 23
January 2024
• Pullman Chamber, General • PRH, Women's Wellness: Membership Luncheon, noon, Living: Dissecting Diet, 5:30 see pg 3 p.m., Coast Hilltop • PSD, Kamiak PTA, 6 p.m., KES • PSD, Regular Board Meeting, • PSD, Franklin PTA Meeting, 6 6:30 p.m. Meeting will be p.m., FES held at Pullman High School • PSD, Lincoln Middle School and live streamed on our Booster Club Meeting, 6:45 YouTube Channel p.m., at LMS • PSD, Pullman Greyhound • PSD, Sunnyside PTO Meeting, Booster Committee Meeting, 7 p.m. at SES 7 p.m., PHS Library • City Council Meeting (City
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• WSU, Music Major For a Day, Kimbrough Music Building • PRH, Childbirth 101, 6 p.m. • WSU, Bill Bolick Jazz Night, Kimbrough Music Building, 6:30 p.m.
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• PRH, Breast Feeding Support Group, 12:30 p.m. • PRH, Childbirth 101, 6 p.m. • PRH, Prenatal Breastfeeding Class, 6 p.m.
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• City Council Meeting (City Hall), 7 p.m. • WSU, Faculty Artist Series: Equinox Brass Quintet, Bryan Hall, 7:30 p.m.
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• PRH, Invisible is Invincible Support Group, 4:30 p.m. • PCM, Public Montessori Outcomes 5 p.m.,View Room in Gladish • WSU, Guest Artist: Dr. Alex Avila, euphonium, new folk, Bryan Hall, 7:30 p.m.
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• PSD, Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Meeting will be held at Pullman High School and live streamed on our YouTube Channel
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• WSU, Vocal Fest, Kimbrough Music Building • Pullman Farmers Winter Market, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • Pullman Depot | At the Freight Room, open 1 – 4 p.m.
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Issues of the Pullman Community Update can be found online at https://pulllmanchamber.com/live-in-pullman/
• PHS= Pullman High School • PDSC= Palouse Discovery Science Center • PRH= Pullman Regional Hospital • SES = Sunnyside Elementary School • SFCC=Spokane Falls Community College
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• PSD, PHS Choir Musical • Pullman Depot | At the Freight Room, open 1 – 4 p.m. Theater Concert, 7:00 p.m. at • PSD, PHS Choir Musical PHS Auditorium • WSU, Student Recital: Wynter Theater Concert, 7:00 p.m. at Barnette and Halley Ortuno, PHS Auditorium trumpet, Bryan Hall, 7:30 p.m.
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• City, Youth WIBIT Sports & Movie Nights at the Pool (Pullman Aquatic & Fitness Center)
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• JES = Jefferson Elementary School • KES – Kamiak Elementary • LMS= Lincoln Middle School • PAFC= Pullman Aquatic and Fitness Center • PCM = Pullman Community Montessori
• PCM Regular Board Meeting 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Rm 100A in Gladish & Virtually • WSU, Faculty Artist Series: Fabio Menchetti, piano, Kimbrough Music Building, 7:30 p.m.
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• WSU, Tenor-Bass Festival, Bryan Hall • PSD, Jefferson PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m., JES
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CENTRE FOR THE ARTS AT GLADISH
JANUARY 2024
Centre for the Arts at Gladish Spotlight: View Room Patio This month we are highlighting the Patio remodel of the View Room. The addition of a charming patio, is designed to enhance the overall guest experience. The View Room, already known for its picturesque vistas, will now seamlessly connect with the outdoors, providing patrons with an immersive and inviting space to enjoy meals or socialize. The incorporation of the patio not only expands the available seating capacity but also introduces a fresh element that complements Gladish's commitment to creating a sophisticated and comfortable atmosphere for its clientele.
Website: www.cftagladish.org Phone: 509-332-8081 Email: info@gladishcommunity.org Address: 115 NW State St, Suite 313 Pullman, WA 99163
The new patio design at Gladish's View Room is thoughtfully crafted to align with the venue's aesthetic while maximizing the scenic surroundings. The outdoor space aims to create a seamless transition between the indoor and outdoor areas, encouraging guests to relish the beautiful views in a relaxed and contemporary setting. This remodel not only revitalizes the View Room but also positions Gladish as a premier destination for events. If you want to help make this a possibility consider donating today at cftagladish.org/donate or by scanning the QR code to donate!
Introducing The Gladish Players Introducing The Gladish Players, Pullmans newest Theatre Company! Gladish Players, a regional theatre company in residence at the Centre for the Arts at Gladish, envisions a world where the transformative power of theater inspires empathy, fosters connection, and ignites a collective passion for authentic storytelling, leaving a lasting impact on individuals and communities alike. The Gladish Players are set to captivate audiences with the first production of their inaugural season, "The Glass Menagerie," a timeless Tennessee Williams classic that explores the delicate intricacies of family relationships. This poignant play revolves around the Wingfield family, particularly the introspective and dreamy Amanda, her fragile daughter Laura, and her son Tom, who is torn between familial responsibilities and his yearning for personal freedom. The Gladish Players promise a riveting interpretation that delves into the play's rich emotional depth, offering theater enthusiasts a chance to immerse themselves in the hauntingly beautiful narrative and Williams' masterful exploration of memory, illusion, and the human condition. With a stellar cast and the artistic vision of the Gladish Players' directors, "The Glass Menagerie" is poised to be a theatrical masterpiece that resonates with both seasoned theatergoers and newcomers alike. Join us for this evocative production, that is sure to immerse you and create memorable experience for audiences eager to witness the nuanced storytelling and compelling characters that define this classic American play.
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The Food & Shelter Folks
Thank You Food Donors! Your food drives and donations keep our food bank shelves stocked so families experiencing hunger can eat healthy food. We are awed by the generosity of our community! Special thanks to: • Palouse Cares • Chipman Taylor • Sacred Heart Catholic Church • WSU Crop & Soil Graduate Program …and all the other groups and individuals who gave their support.
Palouse Cares volunteers braved the snow to collect food during the annual food drive.
Volunteers deliver food to Community Action Center.
Community Food
FOOD PANTRY
We are taking food donations by appointment! Please call the front desk (509-334-9147) to make an appointment to donate food. You can also make a monetary donation to the food bank at: https://www.cacwhitman.org/donate/ We are requesting the following donations:
MONDAY
Closed
TUESDAY
Closed
• Granola bars • Lentils • Rice Our food bank times are by appointment. Please use our appointment scheduling web page to make an appointment. https://www.cacwhitman.org/food-bankappointment/
WEDNESDAY
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
THURSDAY
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
FRIDAY
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Jam/jelly • Shelf stable milk and milk alternatives
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PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
JANUARY 2024
WSU celebrates National Day of Racial Healing
Washington State University is celebrating the National Day of Racial Healing on Jan. 16. Established in 2017, the National Day of Racial Healing aims to bring people together to contemplate shared values and create a blueprint for healing from the effects of racism. It’s observed each year the day after Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to allow people to further draw upon the life lessons of the famed civil rights leader. King used nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience to protest segregation and racial inequality during the 1950s and 1960s. He delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 and won the Nobel Peace Prize a year later. He was assassinated in 1968. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day became a federal holiday in 1986. Today, it’s one of four National Days of Service recognized by WSU’s Center for Civic Engagement. For more info, visit cce.wsu.edu/events/nationaldays-of-service. The following day in 2024, Jan. 16., marks WSU’s second year of participation in the National Day of Racial Healing. This year’s celebration includes a reading and open mic program in response to the theme of the day: “Tell the Story, Heal the Heart.” The “Writers Give Voice” event runs from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU. Featured readers are creative writing students and faculty and student editors of WSU creative writing publications. All students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to bring a poem to read during the open mic portion. “Poetry asks us to listen to the world, ourselves, and others,” said Cameron McGill, scholarly assistant professor in the WSU Department of English and co-director of the Visiting Writers Series. “It puts us in conversation with one another.”
Darryl M. “Doc D” Singleton, assistant professor of Black music in America and social justice, leads the drum circle at WSU’s inaugural National Day of Racial Healing celebration in 2023. McGill is co-leading a creative writing and mindfulness workshop from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the museum. Participants will have the option to share their works at the open mic later in the day. After the reading, from 3 to 4 p.m., the museum is also hosting a “Braiding Our Stories” macrame workshop, hosted by the WSU Common Reading Program. Take part in a short reflection, then create a simple macrame key chain. Other campus events include an opening ceremony, drum circle, recreation classes, and more. Individuals are encouraged to take a pledge to advance, extend, and apply knowledge toward building a future of racial and social justice. The pledge can be found at provost.wsu.edu/national-day-of-racialhealing-pledge-form. For more information about the celebration and a schedule of activities, visit provost.wsu.edu/national-day-of-racial-healing.
Be a music major for a day
The “Writers Give Voice” event at last year’s National Day of Racial Healing celebration enjoyed a full house.
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The School of Music invites prospective students and their parents or guardians to its Music Major for a Day open house Jan. 29. Learn about degree programs, admission, auditions, scholarships, and financial aid. Attend classes and participate in ensemble rehearsals. Meet faculty. Enjoy a free private lesson with a faculty member. And interact with WSU music students. The deadline to register is Jan. 19. Register at music.wsu.edu/ mmfad.
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Finding Your Balance Neill Public Library is hosting an open group on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. to help community members Find Your Balance. Life can curve, twist and dip. Join Rural Resources Community Action in a judgement-free zone to share your frustrations, contribute solutions, and build community.
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Youth Basketball Leagues Seed to Table Gardening Series
American Legion Maynard-Price Post 52 in Pullman and the Pullman Cemetery Committee are raising funds to construct a dedicated space to honor all veterans. In 2022 land was purchased off Fairmont Road next to the cemetery for the park. The final plans for the Veteran's Memorial Park are available to view on the City’s website.
PULLMAN SENIOR CENTER SPRING TRIPS Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Walla Walla Balloon Stampede
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If you would like to donate to the Veteran's Memorial Park project, scan this QR code or send by mail to the City of Pullman or the American Legion.
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