United Way of Whitman County is encouraging residents to participate in efforts to advocate for the restoration of funding for the federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program. This program supports local nonprofits that assist community members in need of food, shelter, and emergency assistance. In Whitman County, United Way manages the distribution of resources from…

A fundraiser bowling tournament will take place at Zeppoz in Pullman on Saturday. The event, known as the Wombat Bowling Tournament and auction, aims to generate funds for the Whitman County Humane Society and the NW Cancer Foundation of Hope. Registration will begin at 10:00 AM, followed by bowling starting at 11:00 AM.

Spring craft fair in Palouse scheduled for Saturday, taking place from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Palouse Community Center.

The Cordova Theatre in downtown Pullman will host special movie showings starting this weekend. A free movie is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Friday night, with the only hint about the film being that it’s a “musical for all.” The event is organized by the Pullman Foursquare Church and Promote Pullman.

A fundraiser for the Whitman County Humane Society is scheduled in Pullman on Sunday. Paws & Peeps will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 at the dog park on Old Moscow Road. The event will feature an obstacle course and a canine egg hunt.

The community is invited to a Passover Seder on Saturday night at 7:15 PM at the Quality Inn in Pullman. Attendance is complimentary for local college students, while there is a suggested donation of $36 for others. RSVPs can be made by texting or calling 248-787-0953.

The annual online auction supporting Palouse Habitat for Humanity as part of their Beans ‘n’ Jeans fundraiser begins on Saturday. The auction will run for a week leading up to the dinner fundraiser on the 19th. Tickets for Beans ‘n’ Jeans are sold out. The auction can be accessed here: https://event.auctria.com/ac4015dc-fd6a-4720-95c7-7caff9aa7d88/480d1fc2854d43559a92ecf7303a7a20.

A Bengali New Year Festival is scheduled to take place in downtown Pullman on Saturday. The event, hosted by Mela, will be held in the Pine Street Plaza. It will run from noon to 6:00 PM and will feature music and food.

The Crimson and Gray Spring Showcase for Washington State University football is scheduled for Saturday at 1:00 PM on Gesa Field inside Martin Stadium. Coach Jimmy Rogers will conduct drills followed by live segments lasting approximately one hour. The event will conclude with a clinic for kids on the field.

Two finalists have been identified for the position of Assistant Superintendent in the Pullman School District. The candidates are Jeff Byrnes, a consultant with the education materials publishing company Solution Tree, and Sarah Hays, an Administrative Coach from Bozeman Schools. Both candidates will participate in a community forum scheduled for next week on Friday the…