What’s Happening – Northport Washington

What’s Happening Around Northport

NEW ITEMS in this issue August 29, 2019:

September

Northport Labor Day Weekend Activities
China Bend Winery Salsa Fiesta
Northport International Races (Sept. 7, 21, 29)

(see details below)

Also, see the section below, Other Activities Happening Around Northport Every Week/Month listing the activities that happen every week/month

Weather station in the Northport area: (station located on Northport-Flat Creek Rd.)https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/wa/northport/99157

Here’s What’s Happening Around Northport during September 2019

Northport Labor Day Weekend Activities:

(For information about setting up a vendor booth for the weekend, contact Morning Bear Coffee, 509-732-8880.)

Wood Log Raffle – watch for ticket sales throughout the weekend

50/50 Raffle – watch for opportunities throughout the weekend.

Saturday August 31^st

8am – 11:00am Fireman’s Breakfast at the Northport Fire Hall

10:30am – Loins Club Fun Run – Registration starts @ 10:30am in front of the Fire Hall. Course run begins at 11:00pm.

11:30pm – Watermelon Eating Contest in front of Fire Hall

The Northport Medical Clinic will be selling ice cream throughout the morning.

Monday (Labor Day) September 2^nd

10:30am – Northport Chamber of Commerce Labor Day Parade

11:30am – 3pm: Lions Club Annual Beef BBQ and Beer Garden at the Northport City Park. Adults $10 Children (under 10) $5. Beer Garden 11:00am. – 5:00pm.

Pie and Ice Cream for sale by Northport Medical Clinic at the Park throughout the day; in front of the Fire Hall and at the Park during the BBQ

Northport forecast for Labor Day Weekend as of Aug. 29:

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Saturday Sept 7^th – 2019 Salsa Fiesta at China Bend Winery – Noon – 5:00. Admission $10.00. Live Music: Natasha Force, The Northern Aliens, Red Hot Blues, Some Like it Hot. Victory will have a Salsa Tasting Bar set up where you can sample a wide variety of Victory’s Salsas. There will also be gourmet foods available, and a variety of Arts & Crafts, Dancing, and, of course, Organic Wine Tasting. For more information visit our website, www.chinabend.com , or call us (509)732-6123

Saturday Sept 7^th – Northport Raceway – 50/50 Northport PTO Day Race. From 12noon to 12 midnight. Gates hours 10am to midnight. Visit the NIR FB page and website for more information on admission fees, racing fees, and to view the 2019 racing schedule. https://www.facebook.com/groups/8614388563/

http://www.northportinternationalraceway.com/

Saturday Sept 21^st – Northport Raceway – 50/50 Northport Foodbank Day Race. From 12noon to 12 midnight. Gates hours 10am to midnight. Visit the NIR FB page and website for more information on admission fees, racing fees, and to view the 2019 racing schedule. https://www.facebook.com/groups/8614388563/

http://www.northportinternationalraceway.com/

Saturday Sept 29^th – Northport Raceway – MUD DRAGS Day Race. From 12noon to 12 midnight. Gates hours 10am to midnight. Visit the NIR FB page and website for more information on admission fees, racing fees, and to view the 2019 racing schedule. https://www.facebook.com/groups/8614388563/

http://www.northportinternationalraceway.com/

Other Activities Happening Around Northport Every Week/Month

Last Wednesday of each month – Northport Chamber of Commerce meetings, 7pm at the Northport City Hall.

The Mustang Grill – Breakfast and Lunches daily and specials, hours 7:30am to 2pm. 509-732-6179. Check their FB page for what’s cooking. www.facebook.TheMustangGrill

Rivertown Grill – Look for daily dining specials 509-732-6678 https://www.facebook.com/rivertownsudsandgrub/?fref=ts

Morning Bear Coffee – Morning Bear Coffee offers Double-Punch on Tuesday, buy one drink and received 2 punches on your MBC Punch Card! https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=morning%20bear%20coffee

Coffee Boss Roastery – Coffee Boss Roastery, located inside Tony’s Market.

Stop in to see what’s roasting and visit the website, Coffeebossroastery.com and on FB.

Every Tuesday 4pm – Kuk’s Tavern – “Taco Tuesday” 4pm – 9pm, 2 Tacos for $1.50! Visit their FB page, https://www.facebook.com/kuks.northport

First Tuesday of Each Month (Northport Volunteer Fire Department) – The Northport Volunteer Fire Department has its monthly meetings and trainings at the NP Fire Hall on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6pm. And that they are always looking for more volunteers and to please consider volunteering to help our community.

Every Tuesday Morning – Northport Community Library Storytime – Tues. mornings at 10:30 until 11, recommended ages 2-5. Library hours are: Tues. 11am – 6pm, Thurs. 10am – 6pm, Fri. 2pm – 6pm, Sat. 10am – 4pm. 732-8928

Wednesdays Pizza and Prayer – We have a Pizza & Prayer happening on Wednesdays between 5:30-7pm at Northport New Hope, 200 8^th St. Northport. Questions; call 509-732-6640

NCPR Collecting Aluminum Cans – Hello NCPR friends! We are always taking aluminum cans for the continued success of the programs we offer. If you have a bag or two or three, just bring them to the back of the Community Center out by the old broken-down shed (the funds could go to help us fix that…). Your monetary donations are always also greatly appreciated and can be sent to our PO Box 967, Northport, WA, 99157. Thanks for all your support!

“Lunch & Shopping” at the 7th Day Adventist Cookhouse Cottage – Every first and third Thursday of the month from 12noon to 3pm they serve a free vegan meal (unbelievably delicious, big servings) but accepts cash donations. The food is next to their (almost) free clothes store in the same cottage. Any persons of any age and religious/cultural background will have a good time with the friendly servers! Located next to the 7^th Day Adventist Church at, 714 Center Ave, Northport, WA

Northport Museum and Old Fire Hose House – Folks can call for information about tours and with questions or to buy cookbooks and CDs of the Northport News…. 509-732-6675. Historical info, pictures, and sites to visit

Northport Historical Society – Regular monthly meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 5:00pm. We will be meeting in the Welcome Center (formerly known as the Gallo House) on Center Ave. Come see what we are doing. In addition to their FB page Northport WA Historical Society Facebook , Northport Historical Society now has a website, http://www.northporthistory.org/ check it out!

Note: Northport Transfer Station – The Stevens County Transfer Station near Northport has changed its Saturday hours which will now be 10am to 2pm year round.

Visit the NCPR FB page for other activities as well, http://www.facebook.com/NCPRinfo

Web links and FB Pages around Northport:

Northport Info:

Slideshow of Northport (check out the cool photos)

http://www.northportwa.us/

http://www.northportwa.us/gas_groc.html

Northport Club and Organizations:

Northport WA Historical Society Facebook

http://www.northporthistory.org/

http://www.facebook.com/NCPRinfo

Northport Lions Club Facebook

Northport International Raceway