To the Library and Beyond Interested in being current on local news without the home clutter of numerous papers? We have your solution. Come to the library to read current or back issues of the Cottonwood Chronicle and Idaho County Free Press. You’ll find them in a dedicated rack just a few steps into the library. Both issues arrive on Thursdays. How easy is that? And at no cost for the reading. Another thing we will strive to do more of in this column is to provide community engagement and enrichment by writing about local opportunities or events that have not been widely promoted elsewhere. With that said, here’s an opportunity for area musicians. The Idaho County Orchestra is hoping to perform a concert-length version of Handel’s Messiah during the Christmas season. This requires a full orchestra and choir. The call out is for instrumentalists and singers interested to take part to contact orchestra violinist, Nathan Winder, at win99011@gmail.com. Anyone not having computer email access can receive assistance to respond at the library. The Orchestra has a twofold mission: to share the pleasure of live music and to raise scholarship funds for Idaho County high school seniors aiming to further their musical education. Dreaming of warmer weather or armchair getaways? Joan’s review this week is of the coffee-table style book, National Parks of the West, edited by Paula Johnson. Each section contains photos and text about an individual park revealing its history, roads, elevations, weather, wildlife, and topography. Although this book is sixty years old it offers great insights and information about our treasured national parks. Come check it out and travel to somewhere new. Teaser Alert – stay tuned here for news about an upcoming bookish treasure hunt. Final Thought – Live music and libraries are siblings. Both are about engaging their communities through sharing positive space and time together. Keep performing or listening live. Keep reading! Frances | COTTONWOOD
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