Wildlife Benefits at the Hands of Volunteers. Several local Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation members volunteered for Idaho Fish and Game to improve the Larabee Meadows area for big game species by thinning lodgepole pine that have encroached into the meadow. Larabee Meadows is located on IDFG’s Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area south of Lewiston.

The YWCA annual school supply distribution (PDF) will be on Thursday, August 24. Last year we gave school supplies to 394 children in the L-C Valley and 301 children in Lapwai. We are now accepting donations for this year. Please find time in your busy lives and money in your budgets to make a donation of school supplies. All donations can be dropped of at the YWCA, 300 Main St., in Lewiston.

Entry forms are now available for the 2005 Lewiston Roundup Parade. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, September 10th in downtown Lewiston at 1:29pm. This year's theme is "How the West was Fun". Parade applications are available online at www.lewistonroundup.com/paradeform.html

The Lewiston School District registration dates for all secondary students entering Grades 7-12 are set for August 15, 16 and 17, 2006. See the schedule(PDF) for your school. School administrators request that junior high school students entering grades 7-9 be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the time of registration. For more information, please contact the Central Services Office at 748-3000, or the school where your child will be attending.

COME ONE, COME ALL!!!!! Our AmeriCorps member’s (Beth Asker and Jonathan Teng) are doing their service project, a fundraiser for CARE for KIDS. They are hosting a Spaghetti Feed here in Lewiston on August 10th from 6-8pm in Pioneer Park. Tickets are being sold at CAP or CARE for KIDS.

As Americans we dispose of more than 700 billion pounds of paper, glass, plastic, wood, food, metal, clothing, electronics and other refuse annually. Here are some easy tips to help you reduce, recycle, reuse and help eliminate some of the landfill sizes.

In today's world of digital cameras it's easy to become dazed and confused. What's all this talkof megapixels, optical and digital zooms and exposure controls? Here are 5 reasons to take the plunge into the world of digital photography.

Internet auctions offer great deals... and steals. The Better Business Bureau offers advice on how to bid safely and successfully without getting stung.

Here's what's currently happening at the Valley Art Center in Clarkston.

The WSU Extension's Master Gardener Clinic is every Wednesday between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM at the Asotin County Courthouse basement.

Your help is needed to assist the Idaho Foodbank Lewiston Facility with a new "Backpacks for Kids" program. . This program will provide food to children in need, identified by their schools they attend.

The Clarkston Chamber and the Hells Canyon Visitor Association is looking for volunteers to work on Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (in 3 hours shifts) during the summer. This will run through the end of September. If you or someone you know is interested please call the Chamber office at (509) 758-7712.

The Regional Alcohol/Drug Awareness Resource Network Center (RADAR) has media available to lend. Available are posters, printed material, videos, and classroom materials targeted toward prevention and treatment of drug and alcohol abuse. The only cost is postage.

Interlink Volunteers has an ongoing need for volunteer help throughout the community. A variety of skills and interests are needed on a regular basis. Contact Interlink Volunteers if you can help with any of these tasks.

The Clarkston Farmers Market is gearing up for the summer and we are looking for additional vendors. The Clarkston Farmer's Market will start in June and run through September, and will be held in the parking lot adjacent to the Twin River National Bank on 5th Street. If you are interested, please contact Doug Renggli at Asset Services at (509) 758-5023 or the Chamber Office at (509) 758-7712.

The Lewis-Clark Senior Nutrition Program needs drivers to help deliver meals to homebound senior citizens during the week. The hours are from 10:15 a.m. until noon and people can volunteer to deliver meals from one to five days a week. All drivers will receive mileage reimbursement, volunteer credit hours and a meal. To sign up or for more information, contact Charlette Kremer, Coordinator for the Student Volunteer Center at LCSC, at cpkremer@lcsc.edu or 792-2084.

Lewis-Clark Service Corps at Lewis-Clark State College is seeking host agencies from anywhere in Idaho interested in hosting an AmeriCorps member for the upcoming program year beginning Sept. 1, 2006.

Now finding volunteers is as simple as logging on to the Internet. The LCSC Community Warriors Volunteer Center has launched its easy-to-use Web site. By logging on to www.lcsc.edu/americorps, community agencies and organizations can request volunteers for upcoming openings. Visitors to the Web site can also view current volunteer openings, report their hours, and register to volunteer.

Hey Kids! Check out the For Kids page to learn some fun, interesting,
and possibly little known facts.

As more attention is being given to health issues and healthy living, a new section has been added to LC Today titled "Health Awareness."  You will find a link on the left side of this page that will take you to a listing of articles on various health related topics.  Check back often as new articles will be added frequently.

It's "reigning" cats and dogs-and other kinds of pets, too. A new survey reveals pet ownership is at an all time high.

Ever wonder why animals migrate?  Birds do it, bees do it, dragonflies, butterflies and manatees do it. But why? Find out here.

If it Looks Too Good to be True, It Probably Is!

Is there a family vacation in your future?  If so, you might want to check out these family travel tips for a fun vacation.

Using energy wisely and taking the time to just check little things can make a big difference in how much natural gas you use and how much you spend on your energy bill. Here are a few tips to help families conserve energy and save money:

The "Secret Weapon" in Preventing Many Infections - hand washing, when done correctly, is the simplest, most effective way to prevent the spread of infections.

Recent news from LCSC 
- Former LCSC Runner Shoots for U.S. Olympic Trials in Marathon
- Stow Named Coeur d’Alene Outreach Director, Assistant Professor
- First Book-LCSC Awards Area Books Grants
- LCSC Men’s Basketball Team Signs Two Recruits
- Free Children’s Theatre Performance is July 21
- LCSC Workforce Training Receives State Honor
- LCSC Alumni Golf Tournament Scramble is August 26

Out of town company? See this list of things to see and do in the LC Valley under the Tourism Tab above or click here.

News from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game
- Hooking People to Fishing and the Amazing Aquatic World
- Waterfowl Season Open House Slated in Lewiston
- If You Bring It, Don’t Fling It
- Elk City Steelhead Egg Incubation Program Goes to School
- Noxious Weeds - A Growing Problem
- Area Trout Fishing Provides Great Family Adventures

A searchable census of people buried at Lewiston's Normal Hill Cemetery is a feature LC Today.

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