Local food banks

OROVILLE – The Oroville food bank operates every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., excluding holidays, in the basement of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. For more information, call Jeff Austin at 476-3978 or Jessica Lakey at 476-3817.

TONASKET – The Tonasket food bank operates every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 300 S. Whitcomb Ave. Drop-offs can be made at Tonasket Tavern. For more information, call Jack Gavin at 486-2480 or Debby Curren at 486-2459.

Belly Dance Class

OROVILLE – Shake off the old year and bring in the new with a beginning belly dance class every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the studio behind the Episcopal Trinity Church at the corner of Central and Fir in Oroville. The next session begins on Wednesday, Jan. 2. Sign up at Evolution Fitness or call Nashira at (509) 476-3219.

2008 Fireworks

OROVILLE – Kick off 2008 at the spectacular Oroville Community Fireworks display being held on Tuesday, Jan. 1 at 7 p.m. at OHS football field.

Closure Notice

OROVILLE – The Oroville City Hall, Shop and Police Department Office will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Customers with a Tuesday collection day will be picked up on Wednesday.

Professional Performance Series

OMAK – The 3rd Annual Professional Performance Series is being held at the Omak Performing Arts Center. On Jan. 4, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. enjoy the performance of “Handsome Little Devils”. The Celtic Band Craicmore & The Haran Dancers will perform on March 9 at 5 p.m. For more information call 509-322-0442.

Notice of Closure

OKANOGAN – The Board of Okanogan County Commissioners will close the Okanogan County Courthouse complex in observance of New Years Day. Offices will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. The Courthouse will resume regular business hours on Wednesday, Jan. 2.