The Newport Autumn Bloom 5K/10K Run has something for everyone. Serious runners, novice runners, and walkers will enjoy the picturesque race route and small town charm of Newport, WA. *Corporate and Group discounts available (6+ participants) — call the Foundation office for your code!
We would like to welcome back Manito Running Club, Flying Irish Running Club, Bloomsday Road Runners and the Road Rebels again this year, in addition to our supportive race community. Please let us know if your group is coming so we can recognize you! Also, established running clubs with 10 or more members pre-registered by August 15th get their club logo on our race shirts! And it’s no secret our race shirts are some of the best in the region! They’re locally designed long sleeve (technical fabric)…they’re race shirts you’ll actually wear again!
Pre-registration with shirt: $30 Adult / $20 Youth
Pre-registration without shirt: $20
Our medals are perfect for your bling wall and bragging rights! Negative Split Event Timing provides race timing to enhance the post race ceremony and provide more timely results!
Runner check-in and onsite registration opens at 7:30AM ($20, no shirt). ALL REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN CLOSES AT 8:30AM. Plan on visiting some of our local shops and eateries after the race! There are great options in Newport and 7 miles out Hwy 2 in Priest River. It should be a beautiful day Saturday, so let’s get running!
This year’s event benefits the NHHS Foundation’s Healthy Kids Snack Bag Program, the Reach Out and Read program and other Foundation programs. This race is sponsored by: Amerigroup and Sherman-Campbell Funeral & Cremation Services. Tourism support for 2023 Autumn Bloom is provided by City of Newport Hotel/Motel Tax Funds.
NOTE: Our donation platform is not meant to be used to pay for any hospital, clinic or residential care accounts. If you have any questions regarding your patient or resident account, please contact Patient Financial Services at (509) 447-9351.
Newport Hospital and Health Services is a 501(c3) non-profit organization. Please call us at (509) 447-6286 if you need more information.
The next Nursing Assistant Certified Program begins April 30th and ends on May 31st. Classes run for 5 weeks (Tuesday – Friday).
The Nursing Assistant – Certified Program is intended for the individual desiring to work as a NAC in residential care or acute care. For more information and online program application, please visit our website.
Join us Saturday, October 19th at the Priest River Event Center for this FREE event! The day will include inspiring women’s health speakers, a sit down luncheon, and a special closing presentation.
Free blood pressure checks
Newport Hospital & Health Services information tables
Door prizes
Special gift for each attendee!
FREE Registration Opens August 10th!
Pre-registration is required by October 12, 2024 (space is limited). 2024 Speakers will be announced by October 1st.
Schedule:
9:30 AM – Welcome / Breakfast
10 AM – 2:30 PM Seminar Program
Continental breakfast * FREE luncheon (12:30PM)
Adults only, please. To pre-register by October 12th, call the Foundation Office at (509) 447-2441, ext. 4373 or register via Eventbrite after August 10th.
Location: Priest River Event Center (Priest River, ID)
FREE Santa photos and holiday crafts for children
FREE refreshments
$1 Raffle tickets (winners drawn at the Gala that evening); winners will be called and instructed to pick up their prize trees on Sunday, December 15th between 9 AM. and 11 AM. You do not need to be present to win.
Holiday music
All raffle participants must be 18 years or older, and ticket sales are in-person only.
Holiday Gala & Dancing – Dress to impress!
Saturday, December 14th, 5 PM – 9 PM
$75/person OR $850 Table Sponsor
Table sponsor includes eight (8) Gala tickets, custom sign, 2 bottles of wine, and a personal wrapped gift at each place setting.
Contact the Foundation at (509) 447-6286 to purchase table sponsorships.
Happy Hour & Music
No-host bar & hors d’oeuvres
Prime Rib Dinner & Dessert
DJ & Dancing
Silent Auction – Mini Prize Trees
$1 Raffle tickets (raffle tree winners drawn at the Gala); winners will be called and instructed to pick up their prize trees on Sunday, December 15th between 9 AM. and 11 AM. You do not need to be present to win.
All raffle participants must be 18 years or older, and ticket sales are in-person only.
The NHHS Foundation Board is in full swing planning for our 2024 Fore! The Health of It! Golf Tournament at The Highlands Golf Course. Enjoy a complete program of activities, 18 holes of golf (cart included), snacks, and contests followed by awards ceremony, catered dinner, and door prizes.
Time: 7:30 AM Check-in / 9:00 AM Tee off
Date: Friday, June 14, 2024
Location: The Highlands Golf Course (5600 E Mullan Ave., Post Falls, ID 83854)
Cost: $125 per player/$500 foursome / Add a dinner guest for $25. Corporate sponsorships are available! Return your completed registration by Wednesday, June 7 at 4:00 PM.
Timber Town and Hayden Beverage Take 2024 Iron Sommelier and Brewmaster Titles
NHHS CEO Merry-Ann Keane presents Brandon Hawkins of Timber Town with the 2024 Iron Brewmaster awardNHHS CEO Merry-Ann Keane presents Josh Midkirk with the 2024 Iron Sommelier award
PRIEST RIVER –Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation hosted the 2024 Iron Sommelier and Brewmaster Event on Saturday, February 24 at the Priest River Event Center. The sold-out event raised over $43,000 for Foundation programs and included 64 individual Healthy Kids Snack Bags annual sponsorships.
Guests voted on wine or microbrew flights paired with six gourmet “small bite” courses prepared by Executive Chef Steven Swanson of Nectar Catering and Events (Spokane). Swanson, a 2002 graduate of Newport High School, prides himself on creative courses that challenge the wine and microbrew competitors.
Brandon Hawkins of Timber Town Beer Company (Priest River) bested 2017 champion Cooper Balke of MickDuff’s (Sandpoint) for the 2024 Brewmaster title. Timber Town’s creative pairings of their craft brews with each course clinched the title. Although MIckDuff’s captured the votes for Course 2 “Moroccan Bisque” (paired with MickDuff’s Idaho Amber and Course 3 “Steak & Chimichurri Taco” paired with MickDuff’s LaCerveza Mexican Light Lager, Timber Town swept the pairings of the remaining courses: Course 1 “Vietnamese Noodle Salad” paired with Timber Town’s Bullbuck Golden Ale; Course 4 “Dirty Blackened Chicken” paired with Timber Town’s South of the (Canadian) Border Mexican Style Lager; Course 5 “Country Beef & Mash” paired with Timber Town’s Power Out Porter; and Course 6 “Key Lime Tart” paired with Timber Town’s Tangerine Hefeweizen.
Josh Midkirk of Hayden Beverage (Post Falls, ID) upset the 2023 Iron Sommelier, Kelsey Ellis of Cru Selections (Woodinville, WA), for the 2024 Iron Sommelier title. In a tight race, Hayden Beverage took the votes for four courses: Course 2 “Moroccan Bisque” paired with La Garenne 2020 Vouvray; Course 3 “Steak & Chimichurri Taco” paired with Smith & Hook, 2020 Proprietary Red Wine Blend; Course 5 “Country Beef & Mash” paired with Neyers Vineyards 2019 Zinfandel Vista Luna; and Course 6 “Key Lime Tart” paired with Jeio Prosecco Brut.
The evening’s live auction, presented by Jim Martin of 74 Main Public House, raised nearly $28,000 for Foundation programs, including over $11K in support of the Healthy Kids Snack Bag Program, which serves Newport, Priest River, Priest Lake, Oldtown and Cusick. Corporate Sponsors included Kalispel Tribe of Indians and Kalispel Casino, The Club – Total Balance Fitness, Wellpoint, Coordinated Care, and Bonner General Health.
Spokane musician, Kicho Forrest, was back to provide dynamic acoustic and electric guitar with country and classic rock vocals. Forrest was accompanied on the drums by Bret Smith of Newport. Crystal obelisk trophies were presented to the event winners. Chef Swanson and Jim and Kerri Martin (74 Main Public House) were also recognized for their dedication and support of the event, now in its ninth season. 17 students from Newport High School’s HOSA Future Healthcare Professions, TSA (Technology Student Association), and FBLA clubs served each of the six food courses and graciously accepted audience tips of $2,000 towards their clubs’ fundraising efforts. The Iron Sommelier and Brewmaster Event is an annual event and partnership with Jim and Kerri Martin, proprietors of 74 Main Public House of Priest River. More information on this and other Foundation events is available at www.NewportHospitalAndHealth.org.
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Thank you, 2024 Sponsors!
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If you would like to make a donation to the Foundation, please donate securely online (below) or mail your donation to: NHHS Foundation, 714 W. Pine Street, Newport WA 99156.
NOTE: Our donation platform is not meant to be used to pay for any hospital, clinic or residential care accounts. If you have any questions regarding your patient or resident account, please contact Patient Financial Services at (509) 447-9351.
Newport Hospital and Health Services is a 501(c3) non-profit organization. Please call us at (509) 447-2441, ext. 4373 if you need more information.
