LEWISTON LIVING QUARTERLY BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Bringing Bridal Bliss to Lewiston: Local Business Owner Opens the City's Only Bridal Boutique P. 4
SPRINGPROGRAM GUIDE P. 18
INFRASTRUCTURE SERVINGEVERYONE The Future of Main Street P. 8
ISSUE #1 FEBRUARY 2025
CONTENTS
What's inside?
18 SEAPORT RIVER RUN
Join hundreds of runners and walkers for the 47th Annual Seaport River Run! Registration is now open through our Online Catalog, with printed forms available at the Lewiston Community Center.
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BRIDAL BLISS COMES TO LEWISTON
19 AQUATICS & REC MOBILE Get a sneak peek at the summer pool
schedule, swimming lessons, and the Rec Mobile lineup? designed to encourage youth of all ages to "get out and play"! Start planning your family's summer fun today!
23 PART-TIME RECREATION JOBS Interested in a part-time job that?s both fun and flexible?Join our team and help create joy for youth and adults! You'll be hands-on with inflatable equipment, sound systems, sports gear, and more. Up to 19 hours per week!
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INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS THAT WE CAN'T IGNORE
24 MEET JEANNE NORMAN
After retiring, this City volunteer wanted to give back to her community and has found fulfillment in helping with the City's Senior Nutrition Program, which provides meals to residents 60+ at the Lewiston Community Center, and delivers to those in need. 26 EXTREME SCIENCE SHOW Start Spring Break with the exciting Radical Rick and his EXTREME Science Show! Experience science through interactive experiments that are fun for the whole family. Join Rick and the Lewiston Library staff at the library event space on Saturday, March 29th!
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TEMPORARY SIGNS AND WEEDS: KNOW THE RULES!
31 SEEKING VOLUNTEERS Looking to get more involved in your
community?Volunteer for one of Lewiston?s boards or commissions! Whether you're passionate about fiscal responsibility, parks and recreation, or city development, there?s an opportunity for everyone. Your input can help shape the future of our city.
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MAYOR'S MESSAGE Dear Residents of the Lewiston Community, Spring in Lewiston brings more than just warmer weather? it?s a time of renewal, community engagement, and progress. As we move into this season, I want to highlight some of the exciting initiatives and opportunities happening in our city. One of the most significant projects on the horizon is the Lewiston Main Street Project. Many of the underground utilities in this area are over a century old, making much-needed upgrades long overdue. To minimize disruptions and maximize efficiency, the City plans to upgrade water, sewer, stormwater, and above-ground infrastructure simultaneously. In March, the Lewiston City Council will decide whether to place a bond measure on the May ballot, giving voters the opportunity to decide if the city should take out a bond to help fund these critical improvements and ensure a safer, more accessible downtown for generations to come. To learn more about this important initiative, please read the article on page 8 and make the most informed decision for our community. Our local businesses are the heart of our community, and we are thrilled to feature a business owner who took a creative approach to retail, opening a successful consignment shop and now launching Lewiston?s only bridal boutique. Stories like this showcase the entrepreneurial spirit that makes Lewiston a great place to live and work. On the public safety front, the City is taking proactive steps to combat the opioid crisis, with new grant opportunities available to support prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts in our community? details on this can be found on page 31. Additionally, the Lewiston Police Department has partnered with Lewis-Clark State College for a Drug Take-Back Event, offering residents a safe way to dispose of unused medications? more information on this event is on the back cover, page 32. In other city updates, our Community Resource Officers are reminding residents about proper temporary sign placement and weed control, especially as we approach the most popular months for yard sales and other community events. I encourage everyone to stay informed, get involved, and take advantage of all that our city has to offer this season. Thank you for being an engaged part of our community. I look forward to seeing you out this spring!
Dan Johnson
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Lewiston M INFRASTRUCTURE S The City of Lewiston finds itself at a crossroads in the century-old sewer and water pipes are deteriorating, demanding urgent upgrades. Above ground, streets, traffic flow, pedestrian walkways, and stormwater drainage systems also require essential upgrades? improvements that benefit the entire community. downtown area that requires some strategic decisions to be made. Beneath the streets, These strategic decisions that need to be made will have significant long-term impacts to the downtown area of the City of Lewiston ? they are the bridge between proactive investments or reactive repairs each with different financial implications. - Proactive Investment: Planning for infrastructure improvements, securing financing through a *general obligation (G.O.) bond, and locking in today?s construction costs and repaying them over time with funds already set aside. - Reactive Repairs: Responding to emergent issues, disrupting infrastructure services to citizens and businesses, and leading to unpredictable expenses and likely higher construction costs as prices continue to rise, and repaying them with funds not yet set aside. In March, the elected Lewiston City Council will decide whether to place a G.O. bond measure on the May 2025 election ballot, giving the voters the power to decide the future of downtown Lewiston. Many of downtown Lewiston?s underground utilities were installed before World War I and have long exceeded their lifespan, requiring frequent and costly repairs. Rather than making these upgrades "Thereisawater main break every two minutes, and an estimated 6 billion gallonsof treated water lost each day in theU.S., enough to f ill over 9,000 swimming pools." Source: 2021 American Society of Civil Engineers Infrastructure Report Card; infrastructurereportcard.org
MULTIPLE PAVEMENT PATCHES AT THE INTERSECTION OF D STREET AND 1ST STREET
AN OVERWHELMED STORM DRAIN UNABLE TO KEEP UP WITH THE FLOW OF WATER
Downtown Wastewater Pipes: 95 YearsOld
A SEWER VAULT AND 36-INCH SEWER LINE INSTALLED 16 FEET UNDERGROUND, MAIN STREET 08
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Main Street SERVING EVERYONE through multiple separate projects? which would mean repeated road closures and ongoing disruptions? the Lewiston City Council is proposing a coordinated approach. By addressing underground repairs and above-ground improvements simultaneously, it minimizes long-term construction impacts, reduces additional costs associated with reopening streets, and ensures an efficient use of resources. Why Does a G.O. Bond Require a Vote? Idaho law requires voter approval before a city can acquire long-term debt. In order for a G.O. bond to be on the May 20th election ballot, the Lewiston City Council would need to approve a bond ordinance no later than its March 10th meeting. Will These Upgrades Raise Property Taxes? No. The cost of these improvements is already accounted for in the City's current budget. If voters approve the G.O. bond, its repayment will not increase your current property taxes. However, property taxes may still fluctuate due to other factors. What Happens if the Bond Measure Fails? The infrastructure issues won?t go away. Without the passage of the G.O. bond measure, the City will continue to make reactive repairs, which may lead to: - Higher overall costs due to rising construction prices. - Extended travel disruptions as repairs are done in phases over time. - Potential rate increases or property tax hikes to cover escalating costs. "TheAmerican Society of Civil Engineersassigned thenation's infrastructurean overall gradeof C?, highlightingtheneed for signif icant improvements."
Downtown Water Pipes: 115 YearsOld
GROUND WATER SEEPS INTO AN ALREADY OVERLOADED WASTEWATER PIPE
FOUR REPAIR BANDS INSTALLED ON A WATER LINE DOWNTOWN AFTER IT RUPTURED IN 2024
STORM WATER FLOODING IN DOWNTOWN LEWISTON
Source: 2021 American Society of Civil Engineers Infrastructure Report Card; infrastructurereportcard.org
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Water Main Upgrades Many of the aging water mains downtown have been patched so frequently that further repairs are no longer viable. The City has already secured $6.5 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to upgrade the water system. So far, these funds have been used to complete improvements from Locomotive Park to 9th Street, and the City hopes to continue these upgrades alongside other critical infrastructure projects. If the bond measure passes in the May election, it would provide additional funding to complete these projects more efficiently and cost-effectively. If the bond does not pass, ARPA funds will still be used for water system upgrades, but the City would miss the opportunity to maximize resources and address multiple infrastructure needs at the same time. "If we could upgrade water and sewer lines at the same time, versus digging up the road twice, that would be ideal," Public Works Director Dustin Johnson said. "If voters approve the G.O. bond we would be able to do just that, which would save them money, and prevent additional disruptions to traffic flow." Sewer Line Upgrades Did you know that all of Lewiston's wastewater from the south side of the river, including much of the Orchards, flows through downtown sewer lines? Lewiston?s main sewer line is 90 years old and was built for a city half its current size. It?s now at 70% capacity, with cracks and leaks that are nearly impossible to repair. If the sewer line fails, the consequences would be catastrophic, including sewage backup, property damage, and more. "Thenation?swastewater footprint includesover 800,000 milesof public sewersand 500,000 milesof privatelateral sewers." Source: 2021 American Society of Civil Engineers Infrastructure Report Card; infrastructurereportcard.org Additional Infrastructure Upgrades This transformation presents an opportunity for other public and private service providers to expand or enhance their infrastructure as well. Services such as fiber optic internet, electricity, and gas? critical to both daily life and city operations, including water and wastewater facilities? stand to benefit. By coordinating these upgrades while the City is already excavating for water, sewer, and storm drains, Lewiston can significantly reduce future costs and minimize disruptions, ensuring more efficient, reliable services for residents, businesses, and essential city functions.
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"Dealing with aging infrastructure is a nationwide challenge, and Lewiston is no exception," said Johnson. "The longer communities wait to address these needs, the more costly and potentially damaging they become." Every time you use a faucet or flush a toilet in Lewiston, the wastewater flows through aging underground pipelines? some over 100 years old? before reaching the treatment plant, putting essential services at risk. If you dine at a restaurant, you?re using the city?s water system. If you drive on downtown streets? even if it?s just part of your commute? you?re relying on Lewiston?s primary arterial roadway. The fire department depends on a reliable water system for fire suppression. In short, everyone in Lewiston benefits from a strong and functional downtown. However, the efficiency and reliability of Lewiston?s downtown **utilities are at risk due to aging infrastructure, with some systems over a century old. Informing the public about investing in downtown infrastructure will help ensure that homes, businesses, daycares, and the entire community continue to receive reliable water and sewer services for decades to come. If the Lewiston City Council approves a bond ordinance this March, you would have the opportunity to make your voice heard by voting on whether the City of Lewiston should secure a General Obligation (G.O.) bond to fund these essential upgrades in May.
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STAY INFORMED AND UP TO DATE! Visit www.cityoflewiston.org/MainStreetProject and follow the City of Lewiston on Facebook for the latest updates on this project and more? straight from the source.
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PARKS & RECREATION INFORMATION Contact Info Physical Address: 1424 Main Street, Lewiston, Idaho 83501 Mailing Address: PO Box 617 Lewiston, Idaho 83501 Parks & Recreation Office: 208-746-2313 P+R Office Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Cemetery Office: 208-746-6857 Cemetery Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-12pm or by appt Website: www.cityoflewiston.org/parksandrec Online Catalog: https://secure.rec1.com/ID/lewiston-parks-recreation-id-/catalog
www.facebook.com/LewistonParksRecreation
https://twitter.com/LewistonCity www.instagram.com/LewistonParksRecreation
Staff Parks and Recreation, All Inquiries....................................................... parksandrec@cityoflewiston.org Damian Glenn, Administrative Secretary........................................................ dglenn@cityoflewiston.org Corky Fazio, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.............................................. cfazio@cityoflewiston.org Valerie Warren, Building Maintenance Supervisor....................................... vmeyer@cityoflewiston.org Marc Keefer, Recreation Coordinator- Adult Sports and Fields..................mkeefer@cityoflewiston.org Julian Madrid, Recreation Coordinator- Youth and Community Events.... jmadrid@cityoflewiston.org Scot McGee, Senior Nutrition Head Cook........................................ seniornutrition@cityoflewiston.org Chad Hewett, Cemetery Technician...............................................................chewett@cityoflewiston.org Bad Weather Cancellations In case of inclement weather in which classes, games or activities may be canceled, parents or team managers will be responsible for calling 208-746-2313. Cancellation decisions for games will normally be made by 4pm Monday-Friday. Follow our Facebook page for cancellation information and updates. Canceled events will be rescheduled at a later date, if possible. Medical Insurance All participants in the Lewiston Parks and Recreation Department programs must have their own medical insurance to cover any injuries that may be sustained while participating in any activity sponsored by the department. The City of Lewiston will not be held financially responsible for any medical expenses. Waiver of Liability Form All participants in the Lewiston Parks and Recreation Department programs must sign the participant release and waiver of liability before participating. If the participant is a minor, a parent or legal guardian must sign. Participants must waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and hold harmless the Lewiston Parks & Recreation Department of any claim arising. This also gives permission to photograph participants for display and promotional material.
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RESERVATION/FACILITY INFORMATION The Lewiston Parks and Recreation has many reservable facilities for all occasions throughout the City. Most facilities require reservations to be made online or at the Parks and Recreation office at 1424 Main St. Lewiston, ID 83501. Reservations are on a first come first serve basis with payment due at the time of reservation and must be done at least 7 days in advance. Alcohol permits are available for reservations as well and require an additional 7 days in advance of reservation dates. Alcohol permits are approved by the Parks and Recreation Director and Police Chief. Lewiston Community Center Looking for an indoor facility?We?ve got you covered with one of our rooms at the Lewiston Community Center. This facility is great for weddings, corporate or family parties, holiday events, birthday parties, baby showers, and much more. Room prices vary from $20-$65/hour with a two-hour minimum.
Fenton Gym Is your sports team looking for a place to practice or have a group that needs gym space for a special activity, such as a birthday party?Fenton Gym can be reserved for $30/hour with a two-hour minimum .
Park Shelters Looking for a park shelter to rent for a party or event?We have 5 covered shelters available to rent. The reservation fee is dependent on group size. Persons or organizations may reserve portions of City parks for their events as well.
Ball Fields We have multiple ball fields available to rent for practice, games, or tournaments. Rates vary depending on the type of reservation. All ball field reservations must be made in person at the Lewiston Community Center.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
SEAPORT RIVER RUN
Join the hundreds of runners and walkers for the 47th Annual Seaport River Run. There is a 5k and a 10k course available. Registration will be available through our Online Catalog starting in February or forms will be available throughout town by February 24th. Fee: $20 w/shirt, $15 w/o shirt for registrations received by April 11th. Fee: $25 w/shirt, $20 w/o shirt for registrations received between April 12th through April 22nd. Fee: $20 no shirt option for registration received between April 23rd through race day. *Registrations received between April 12th through April 22nd will receive a shirt with packet pickup but shirt size is not guaranteed.
Date
Time 6-8pm
Locat ion
Saturday, April 26th
Swallows Park - Clarkston, WA
Thursday/Friday, April 24th & 25th
8am - 5pm- Packet Pickup Lewiston Community Center
Sponsored by:
MOTHER-CHILD SPRING DANCE This event is for mothers and their special litte one(s) in their lives. You will enjoy great dance music, games, snacks, and beverages. Professional photo packages will be available for purchase. Tickets go on sale Monday, March 24th @the Lewiston Community Center or Online. Tickets are limited. Fee: $15 per person (2 and under get in free).
Date
Time
Locat ion
Friday, May 2nd
6-8pm
Lewiston Community Center
SPARKLIGHT MOVIES UNDER THE STARS Brought to you by Sparklight and our numerous movie sponsors. Lewiston Parks and Recreation will be offering 5 movies in Pioneer Park. Enjoy this free program under the stars with your family. Concessions will be available. Movies and times TBD. Be on the lookout for our Summer Program Guide for more information or visit www.cityoflewiston.org/548/Movies-Under-the-Stars.
Date
Time
Locat ion
Friday Nights!
Dusk/Sunset
Pioneer Park- 203 5th Street
June 13th, 20th, July 11th, 18th, 25th August 1st
Title Sponsor:
Radio Sponsor:
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AQUATICS
Pool Season June 9th - August 8th- *All dates are tentative. Final schedule will be in our Summer Program Guide or visit www.cityoflewiston.org/552/Aquatics Orchards Pool Schedule
Swim
Day
Time
Location
Early Bird Lap Swim Swim Lessons Noon Lap Swims
Mon - Fri Mon - Fri Mon - Fri Mon - Sun
6am - 7am 9am - 12pm 12pm - 1pm 1pm - 4pm 4pm - 5pm
Orchards Pool
1301 Airway Avenue
208-746-6156
General Swim
Evening Swim Lessons Mon - Fri
Family Swim Private Parties Private Parties
Mon - Sun Sat - Sun Mon - Sun
5:30pm - 7:30pm 10:30am - 12pm
7:40pm - 9pm
Fee: $2/person Saturday Swims are FREE for families with children under the age of 16. Private Rentals: $110 - $200 (July - August).
Session 1 Swim Lesson Registration
June 12 - 15 June 16-27 July 3,5,6 July 7-18 July 24-27 July 28 - Aug 8
12-6PM
Session 1 Swim Lesson
9am-12pm/4-5pm
Session 2 Swim Lesson Registration
12-6PM
Swim 2 Swim Lesson
9am-12pm/4-5pm
Session 3 Swim Lesson Registration
12-6pm
Session 3 Swim Lesson
9am-12pm/4-5pm
FEE : Youth $25
Adult $50
The pool will be CLOSED on July 4, 2025. In observance of Independence Day.
Bert Lips Pool will be closed Summer 2025.
Thank you to Silver Sponsor
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
REC MOBILE The aware winning Rec Mobile is back once again this summer! The primary goal is to introduce youth of all ages to recreational activities that are fun, challenging, and encourage them to "Get Out and Play" now and during their entire lives. This is the tentative schedule for our Rec Mobile program. The final schedule will be in our Summer Program Guide or visit www.cityoflewiston.org/531/Rec-Mobile
June 9 - August 8
10am - 12pm
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Monday
Airport Park
Kiwanis Park
Tuesday
Pioneer Park
Hereth Park
Wednesday
LCSC Library Lawn
Sunset Park
Thursday
Jenifer Middle School
Beachview Park
Friday
Sunset Park
Airport Park
Radio Sponsor:
Major Sponsor:
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YOUTH ACTIVITES
The Lewiston Parks & Recreation Department will be offering Sports Skills Camps for 3-6 year olds. Parent participation is required. We will conduct a very basic introduction of skills in soccer and baseball/softball. The child and parent will learn age appropriate skills and games. For the baseball/softball session, participants will be required to bring a glove. Pre-registration is required. Registration available online. Fee: $20 SPORTS SKILLS CAMP
Date
Age
Time
Locat ion
Saturdays
3-6
9:30-10:15am
Fenton Gym- 1203 8th Ave
WINTER SESSION DATES: March 8, 15, 22
Baseball/ Softball Please sign up the Wednesday before the skills camp starts
This 6-week long program is for ages 3 and 4. The first 2 weeks of the program are skills clinics followed by 4 weeks of games. Kids will be split into teams by which grade school is closest to their residence. Games and clinics will take place on Saturdays on Sunset North and South T-Ball fields. All participants get a team shirt and hat. Pre-registration is required. Registration will close once maximum participants is reached. Volunteer coaches Needed! to learn more, call 208-746-2313. Fee: $40 YOUTH T-BALL CLINIC
Date
Ages
Locat ion
Clinic Days May 10 and 17
10am - 12pm
Sunset Park - 2602 11th Ave Sunset Park - 2602 11th Ave
Game Days May 24, 31, June 7, 14 10am - 12pm
**Game times are dependent on team schedules Coaches Meeting: Wednesday, May 7th at 6pm, at the Lewiston Community Center, 1424 Main Street. Registration Deadline: Friday, May 2nd.
Major Sponsor:
World of Martial Arts, LLC and its instructors will be teaching the fundamentals of entry level Karate. There will be two fall sessions available. Each session is 4-weeks long. Uniforms are not required but can be purchased though the instructor. Pre-registration is required. Registration available online. We will be offering two winter sessions as well, dates for winter sessions are TBD and will be provide in our Winter Edition Fee: $40 (K-1st Session) $50 (2nd-6th Session) KARATE
Date
Grade
Time
Locat ion
Tuesdays
K-1st
6-6:30pm
Lewiston Community Center Lewiston Community Center
2nd-6th
6:45-7:30pm
WINTER SESSION
FEB 18, 25 MAR 4, 11 Registration Deadlines: Wednesday before first session date
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YOUTH ACTIVITES
The Jill Andrews Memorial softball clinic is an opportunity for girls to learn the fundamentals of the game in a fun and festive atmosphere. Area women who have played softball serve as clinicians for the training sessions. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $18/Person 31st Annual Jam Clinic
Date
Ages
Time
Locat ion
Saturday, May 10
5-6
8:30-1:30pm 8:30-3:30pm
Airport Park- 528 Cedar Ave Airport Park- 528 Cedar Ave
7-10
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 21st
Join Parks and Recreation for our new youth soccer program. This is a 6-week long program for ages 3 and 4. The first 2 weeks of the program are skills clinics followed by 4 weeks of games. Kids will be split into teams by which grade school is closest to your residence. Games and clinics will take place on Saturdays at Sunset Park. Pre-registration is required. Limited spots available. Volunteer Coaches Needed! To learn more, call 208-746-2313. YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAM
Date
Time
Locat ion
Clinic Days March 1 and 8
10am-12pm
Sunset Park- 2602 11th Ave Sunset Park- 2602 11th Ave
Game Days March 15, 22, 29, April 5 10am-12pm **Game times are dependent on team schedules Coaches Meeting February 26 6pm
Lewiston Community Center- 1424 Main St
Picture Day March 19
5:30pm-8:30pm Lewiston Community Center- 1424 Main St.
Cost: $40/person Registration Deadline: Friday, February 21
ADULT ACTIVITIES
LINE DANCING
Lewiston Parks and Recreation continues to provide line dancing to all ages Monday mornings and Thursday afternoons at the Lewiston Community Center. The class will be taught by instructor Renee Pardue. The class is free and all ages are welcomed. Participants are encouraged to participate in our Senior Nutrition meal after the class.
Date
Time
Locat ion
Mondays Thursdays
10-11:30am
Lewiston Community Center- Steelhead Room Lewiston Community Center- Steelhead Room
3-4:30pm
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ADULT SPORTS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUE Men's and Women's slow pitch league offers games Monday - Thursday with makeup games on Sunday. This season will consist of 10 regular season games and a double elimination tournament. Teams must register first before adding players onto online roster. Each team is required to have a minimum of 12 players. Team sponsors are allowed and encouraged. Ages: 16+ (Not participating in high school sports. Early Bird Registration: March 17 to March 30th. General Registration: March 31st to April 13th.
Day
Time
Locat ion:
Monday-Thursday (Men's League)
6:30pm-9:30pm
P1FCU Hereth/Sunset
Monday-Thursday (Women's League) 6:30pm-9:30pm
Airport Field
Managers Meeting
Wednesday, April 16th 6pm Lewiston Community Center
Eariy Bird Registation: $625
General Registration: $675
OUTDOOR COED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
Join us for our newest Adult Sports League. This ourdoor volleyball league will have two different divisions, a 6v6 division and a 4v4 divison. Divisions will be split into leagues dependent on skill level and the number of teams. Teams are guaranteed at least 5 games with a post season tournament. Team manager must register and pay team fees first before paying adding players onto their online roster. Games will take place on Sunday and Monday evenings, location TBD. Ages: 16+ (Not participating in high school sports).
Early Bird Registration: Monday, April 28th - Sunday, May 11th. General Registration: Monday, May 12th 0 Sunday, June 1st.
Date
Time
Locat ion
Sunday and Mondays Managers Meeting
5:30-8:30pm
TBD
Wednesday, June 3rd 6pm Lewiston Community Center
Early Bird Registration Fee: $130 General Registration Fee: $180
Adult Coed slow pitch league offers games Monday - Thursday. The season will consist of 10 regular season games and concludes with a double elimination tournament. Team managers must register and pay team fees first before adding players onto their online roster. Each team is required to have a minimum of 12 players. Team sponsors are allowed and encouraged. Pre-registration is required. Ages 16+ (Not participating in high school sports). Early Bird Registration: May 26th - June 15th. General Registration: June 16th - June 29th ADULT COED SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Date
Time
Locat ion
Monday-Thursday Managers Meeting
6:30pm-9:30pm
P1FCU Hereth/Sunset
Wed, June 10th 6pm
Lewiston Community Center-1424 Main St
Early Bird Registration Fee: $625/team General Registration Fee: $675/team
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SENIOR NUTRITION
The Lewiston Parks and Recreation Senior Nutrition Program offers congregate, on-site lunch time meals and home deliveries. Monthly lunch menus can be found on our website at www.cityoflewiston.org/ 527/ Senior-Nutrition For more information about meal delivery please call Community Action Partnership at 208-746-3351
Day
Time
Meet at:
Monday/Tuesday
12-1pm
Lewiston Community Center Lewiston Community Center
Wednesday
11:30-12:30pm
50+ SENIOR TRIP LUNCHES
PIE SAFE BAKERY
Located in Deary, ID this cafe has a charm all its own. They offer sandwiches, pizzas, soups, salads, and amazing pastries. While you wait for your food you can browse the shop of handmade cheeses, preserves, iron works, and many more items. Pre-registration is required. Meal on your own. Space is limited.
Day
Time
Meet at:
Friday, April 4th
Departs at 11am
Lewiston Community Center
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LEWISTON CITY LIBRARY INFORMATION Contact Info Physical Address: 411 D Street, Lewiston, Idaho 83501 Phone: 208-798-2525 Business Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 am - 7 pm, Friday & Saturday 10 am - 5 pm Website: lewistonlibrary.org
www.facebook.com/lewistoncitylibrary www.instagram.com/lewistoncitylibrary
Staff Lynn Johnson, Library Director................................................................. ljohnson@cityoflewiston.org Bruno Alvino, Administrative Assistant & Building Coordinator..............balvino@cityoflewiston.org Colleen Olive, Youth Services Librarian......................................................... colive@cityoflewiston.org Brad Glover, Adult & Outreach Librarian................................................... bglover@cityoflewiston.org Darin Garr, Technologies Librarian................................................................ dgarr@cityoflewiston.org Zanna Sharp, Volunteer Coordinator & Library Lead................................ rsharp@cityoflewiston.org
Spring Special Events
Radical Rick Extreme Science Show Kick off Spring Break with the amazing Radical Rick and his EXTREME Science Show! He will introduce science concepts through fun, interactive experiments. Fun for the whole family! Join Rick in the library event space Saturday, March 29 at 1 PM.
CrazyLove Duo Presents Idaho Originals Spend the evening enjoying the music of Heather Platts and Bruce Michael Miller, AKA CrazyLove Duo, as they present Idaho Originals, original music combined with artwork of fellow Idaho creatives. Their performance will leave you with a sense of community, civic pride and a newfound appreciation of the great state of Idaho. CrazyLove Duo will perform in the library event space, Thursday, April 10 at 6 PM. This program is made possible by a grant from the Idaho Humanities Council. Tall Geology Tales of North Central Idaho
Opening oceans, lost continents, tropical islands, massive lava inundations and humongous floods, the surrounding regions tells a spectacular geologic story. Join us as we learn of these tales from Dr. Keegan Schmidt from Lewis Clark State College, Thursday, April 24 at 5:30 PM in the library event space.
Spring is popping up everywhere! Visit our Propagation Station April 28 - May 2
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Spr ing into Reading!
Children & Teen Events
Wiggles & Giggles Story Time Little Mouse is ready to see you at Wiggles & Giggles Story Time! Just right for young children, this sensory friendly weekly event takes place Wednesdays, at 11 AM in the library event space, March 12 to April 30. Intended for ages 0 - 6 and their caregivers. Reading Hour with Sofie the Italian Spinone Sofie loves to listen to kiddos read! Practice reading to her in a low-pressure environment and boost your reading skills. Books will be provided for all ages and stages of readers, Saturdays, May 3 to 24 at 11 AM in the Children's Library. Intended for ages 2+.
Park, Read & Play
Join us at Hereth Park on Saturdays, March 1 - 22 from 1 to 3 PM where we'll be crafting, reading and having fun with our Library On the Go. Intended for ages 0 - 12.
STEM Break
Enjoy spring break at the library when you sign up for some STEM fun March 31 through April 3! Monday, March 31: Robotics with the folks from Schweitzer Engineering Labs Tuesday, April 1: Smash Lab Day Wednesday, April 2: New Views Through Microscopes Thursday, April 3: Build a Pyramid Slingshot Registration is required as space is limited in the Makery. Events take place from 1 to 2 PM for ages 8 to 13. Children 9 and under must be accompanied by someone 15 years or older. Life Skills for a Successful You! Adulting can be hard, especially when you are a teen just starting out! Join us to learn valuable life skills from communication to money management to job skills like interviewing and resume writing. We'll be meeting Saturdays, April 12, 19 & 26 from 2 to 3 PM in the Makery. Registration is required and this series is intended for ages 13 to 18. Strategic Moves Chess Club Are you a pro or just learning the game?Join us in the Makery, Saturdays, April 5 through 26 from 10:30 AM to Noon for chess club. Intended for ages 8 to 18.
Tournament Tuesdays
Join us Tuesdays in March and May from 4 to 5:30 PM for boardgames, coloring, snacks and, of course, gaming. In March we'll be competing with Smash Bros and in May, Mario Kart. Join us in the event space. For ages 8 and up, children 9 and under must be accompanied by someone 15 years or older. Tournament Tuesdays Special Event - Minecraft returns! Tuesdays, April 1 and 8, from 4 to 5:30 PM, return to the mines in Minecraft! Join us for Minecraft and all the usual Tournament Tuesday fun.
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And Lear ning at the Libr ar y!
Adult Events
Learning Libby Join us as we uncover Libby, the library app for all things digital, ebooks, audiobooks and magazines! Learn how to check out, place holds, make reading lists and change your font to make reading easier. Bring your device and any questions you have, Mondays, March 31, April 28 and May 19 in the first floor meeting room. Coffee & Books Join us for Coffee & Books, each first Friday of the month at 10 AM in the Makery. We will be discussing The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore on March 7, The Overstory by Richard Powers on April 4 and A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen on May 2. We'll put the coffee on.
Wildfire Preparedness with Idaho Firewise
Get fire wise about wildfire by learning from the Idaho Firewise staff and guest presenters including Avista and the Nez Perce Tribe. Attend this three part series each Thursday at 3 PM in the Library Event Space or the consolidated program, March 27 at 5:30 PM. Thursday, March 6: Understanding and Reducing Your Wildfire Risk Thursday, March 13: Landscaping for Wildfire Resilience: Defensible Space & Firewise Plant Choices Thursday, March 20: Wildfire Ready: Evacuation Planning and Post-Fire Recovery Thursday, March 27 at 5:30 PM: Wildfire Preparedness 101, a consolidated workshop
Lines, Shapes & Connections: A Collage Work shop
Join featured artists Rachael Eastman and discover the art of storytelling through collage in this dynamic workshop, Monday, April 14 from 1:30 to 4:30 PM combining lines, shapes and images to create visually captivating compositions. Participants will explore how geometric and organic shapes interact with bold lines to form the foundation of their artwork. Registration is required and seats are limited. Register at lewistonlibrary.org. Get It Write: A Writing Workshop with the Professors Learn to tell your story in a variety of creative ways from three Lewis-Clark State College professors. Workshops take place Tuesday evenings from 5 to 6:30 PM in the Library Event Space, April 15, April 22 and April 29. Tuesday, April 15: Poetry If for Everyone with Dr. Lauren Connolly Learn how to develop your poetic voice through reading & writing different poetic forms. Tuesday, April 22: Writing A Novel with Dr. Louis Sylvester Get your creative juices flowing through writing exercises, inventing new characters & developing a plot. Tuesday, April 29: Everyone Has A Story, Learn How to Tell Yours with Jennifer Anderson Learn key elements of the nonfiction genre and draft a personal narrative of your own.
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With well over a hundred species of birds in our valley, learn the basics of birding from the Canyon Birders. Then practice what you've learned as we walk to a nearby pond to identify local water fowl and other birds in full spring plumage. Bring binoculars if you have them and dress for the weather, so you can prepared to be a birder! Families and all ages are welcome to this Forest Bound program Saturday, April 5 at 10:30 AM in the Library Event Space. Be A Birder: Introduction to Birding Empowered Caregivers With the Alzheimer's Association Join us for two spring presentations by the Alzheimer's Association focused on educating caregivers. Both programs will take place on Wednesdays at 1 PM in the Library Event Space. Wednesday, April 23: Building the Foundations of Caregiving Explore the role of caregiver and changes you may experience while building a support team and managing caregiver stress. Wednesday, May 28: Supporting Independence Learn how to support your loved one living with dementia take part in daily activities while determining the right amount of support, balancing safety and independence with expectations. Are you a student? Stress of finals got you down? Come to the library to decompress. We'll have snacks, coloring activities, lo-fi music and enough seats you can either kick back and relax or crack down and study off-campus. Join us in the afternoons from 2 to 5 PM in the Library Event Space, Wednesday, April 30 through Friday, May 2. Don't crash and burn, crash and learn! Pre-Finals Week Crash & Learn Active Living with Elite Home Health & Hospice Learn the tips and tricks for active living at these preventative sessions, Thursdays monthly at 1 PM in the Makery. March 13: Pharmacology & Aging April 10: Death & Dying May 8: Fall Risks
Visit our library of things this spring to check out fishing poles, birding packs, day hike packs, the gold panning pack, the dutch oven cooking kit, the camping kit, the media kit, accessibility accessories, Memory Care kits including two new topics, and our trash grabbers. We also have book club kits for your book group!
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Discovering History in Your Genealogy Twin Rivers Genealogy Society
March 8, 9 AM beginning at the Nez Perce County Historical Society & Museum Learn about resources available for family genealogists and hear of historical events and their connections to family histories . Celebrate the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area 50th Anniversary Join us for a reception on Wednesday, May 7 from 9:30 to 10:45 AM, where Lewis-Clark State College History students unveil interpretive panels on the history and preservation of the canyon followed by a discussion panel with experts on the canyon and those involved in the history of the recreation area.
PBSPresents: Caregiving By Executive Producer,Bradley Cooper A Screening & Panel Discussion May 29 at 5:30 PM Library Event Space
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