What’s Happening – Northport Washington

What’s Happening Around Northport

NEW ITEMS in this issue:

June

Northport International Raceway

July

Annual Fireman’s/EMT Pancake Breakfast
4^th of July Activities
Northport American Legion Flag sale
China Bend Winery Summer Party
Northport Fishing Derby
Northport International Raceway
Load of Logs Raffle
Summer Food Programs

(see details below)

Also, see the section below, Other Activities Happening Around Northport Every Week/Month

listing the activities that happen every week/month

Here’s What’s Happening Around Northport June 2018

Saturday June 30th – Northport Raceway – Kids Day & Day Races. 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 2018 racing schedule. https://www.facebook.com/groups/8614388563 http://www.northportinternationalraceway.com/

Here’s What’s Happening Around Northport during July 2018

Wednesday July 4^th Activities sponsored by the Northport Chamber of Commerce:

8am – 11am: Northport Firefighters and EMT Annual July 4^th Pancake Breakfast at the Northport Firehall in Northport

The following activities will take place at the City Park/Boat Launch:

12noon Bounce house and other kids games

5pm – Live Music: Murphey’s Law, Jordan Page, and The Tipich Travelers

10pm – Fireworks Show

Note: Food vendors booths will be available starting at 12noon

Visit the Northport Chamber of Commerce for additional information, https://www.facebook.com/NorthportChamber/

Load of Log Raffle tickets will be available for sale during the day at the park. After the 4^th, tickets will be sold at various businesses in Northport. The drawing will take place on Labor Day weekend.

Northport American Legion Post 158 Flag sale – Fly Our Nation’s Flag this 4th of July! HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA! For just $20.00 Flags are available from the Northport American Legion. Please Contact the American Legion Post 158, Northport/Commander: Beverly Chapman https://www.facebook.com/NorthportWashingtonAmericanLegion/

Saturday July 7^th – China Bend Winery 2018 31^st Annual Summer Party – From 12noon till dark, we invite you to Party with us Saturday, July 7th. Bring your families and friends. We have a great lineup of Live Music Onstage: The Planetary Refugees (Colorful Reggae & HipHop), Rockin Robin Ellis, and belly dancing with Zenith of Gypsy Moon (Belly Dancers). The tasting Room will be open and our Headache-Free Organic Wines will be available by the glass or bottle. Admission $10, under 13 years old free. For more info and inquiries call us (509)732-6123. Please leave your dog at home. Click on this link for more info on all of our upcoming events: https://www.chinabend.com/events.html

Friday, Saturday, Sunday July 13, 14, 15 – 2018 Northport Fishing Derby – Lake Roosevelt/Columbia River: China Bend boat launch to the Canadian border. Entry Fee: Adults $20 – Under age 16: $10. ONLY 80 tickets available. Two divisions: trout & walleye, entry fee gets you into both divisions! Entry fee also includes the FISH FRY on Sunday. Tickets can be purchased at Rivers Edge 1 Stop (The Chevron in Northport). Over $500 in cash & prizes! Sponsored by the Northport Chamber of Commerce. For more info, contact Rivers Edge 1 Stop (509)732-4495, or Karene Balcom (509)732-4353.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays thru August 2^nd – Summer Food Program – Northport Community, friends, fun, and food. No registration required, just show up and eat. Location: Northport School Cafeteria, 404 10^th Street. Free food for youth 1-18yrs, adults $3.50. Breakfast served at 10am and lunch served at 12:30pm. (All meals must be eaten on site.) For more information, call (509)732-4251. NOTE: meals will not be available July 4-8

Saturday July 14^th – Northport Raceway – Night 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 2018 racing schedule. https://www.facebook.com/groups/8614388563/ http://www.northportinternationalraceway.com/

Saturday July 28^th – Northport Raceway – Season Championship. 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 2018 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. Don’t forget Meatloaf Mondays! 509-732-6179 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, Sat. 10am – 4pm. 732-8928

Mondays Learn and Jam – Learn and Jam with Dib Earl Monday ages 10 and up. FREE Workshops start at 5pm and Jam session from 6pm to 8pm at Northport New Hope, 200 8^th St. Northport. Questions, call 509-732-6640

4^th Sunday of Every Month – Movie Night – Free event sponsored by Northport New Hope, 200 8^th Ave. Northport. Family friendly movies, cocoa, coffee and popcorn. Doors open at 6PM. For more info, 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! Oh, and we always are in need of volunteers, so time to step up to the community service plate!

“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