The Palouse Writers Guild is hosting their annual writing contest through February 15th. There are chapter contests for youth and adult categories, and a short story contest to novice writers. For more info, contest rules, and submission guidelines visit palousewritersguild.org.
The annual Downtown Pullman Association Chocolate Decadence will be held on Friday from 5-8pm. Shop downtown businesses and enjoy chocolate treats. To see a list of participating businesses, visit downtownpullman.org.
Inland NW Blood Center has closed its site in the Corporate Pointe Building on Bishop Boulevard. You can still donate blood on the first Friday of each month at Pullman Regional Hospital. INBC will have its Blood Mobile parked in the front of the hospital. Please sign up at
www.inbcsaves.org.
Drag on the Palouse will be held on Saturday at the 1912 Center in Moscow. Doors open at 9pm for dancing, drag sets will be at 10 and 11:30pm. It is open for those 18 and older. Tickets are available in advance at Safari Pearl in Moscow, or at the door.
Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown will host local artist Andy Sewell February 5th through March 26th. They will have an opening reception on Sunday from 1-3pm. Visit www.ArtisanBarn.org for more info.
The annual Bowling Tournament to benefit the Whitman County Humane Society and the Northwest Cancer Foundation of Hope will be held on Saturday, March 25th at 11am at Zeppoz on Bishop Blvd in Pullman. Auction begins at 10am. Register for bowling in advance at Zeppoz.
Bunko for a Cause will be held on Thursday, March 9th at the Latah County Fairgrounds in Moscow. You can register by visiting bit.ly/BFAC2023. All proceeds benefit the Northwest Cancer Foundation of Hope to assist people in Latah and Whitman counties who are affected by cancer.
Pullman Community Montessori is holding an admissions open house on Tuesday. Make an appointment to tour their K-7th grade classrooms, and learn more about their program. For info visit PullmanCommunityMontessori.org.
The Rotary Club of Pullman invites local charitable organizations, schools, city government, or individuals to apply for their $1500 grant. Applications are available online at pullmanrotary.org and click on 2023 Irving M. Field Grand Project Application. Deadline is March 31st.
APOD Productions will be holding auditions for the Broadway musical “Oliver” on Tuesday and Wednesday from 6-8pm at the 1912 Center in Moscow. To audition prepare a one-minute selection of a Broadway song. It is open to those 8 and older. For more info visit apodproductions.org.