In brief: Voters to decide on larger council

Voters will decide this month whether to expand the Post Falls City Council by two new members.

The special election is 8 a.m.-8 p.m. May 22 at the National Guard Armory, 5555 Seltice Way.

Voters can cast an absentee ballot ahead of time 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 7-21 at Post Falls City Hall, 408 N. Spokane St.

“It’s hard to go the day of the election,” City Clerk Chris Pappas said. “If you have at least a two-week window … that does help a lot of people.”

Same-day voter registration also is available, Pappas said.

With voter approval, the City Council would expand to six members. The two seats would be up for election in November.

Salary and benefits for the two new members would cost more than $35,000 a year, in addition to increased travel costs.

City officials say the expanded council would better represent the growing population.

– Hope Brumbach

Have a ball with a doll at tea party

An American Girl Tea Party featuring the doll Molly will be hosted by the Post Falls Library 1 -2:30 p.m. May 12.

Molly is a girl from the World War II era, and the tea party decorations and theme will highlight that period in American history. The Friends of the Library will help prepare and serve the food, including egg salad sandwiches, tea and a jelly flag cake. Each guest is encouraged to dress up and bring a tea cup. Girls 8 and older, along with an adult companion, are invited. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call Lucy at 773-1506.

– Kathy Dobbs

Library holds poster contest

Calling all creative youth: The Post Falls Public Library is holding a poster contest this month for local students.

Students ages 11 to 18 may paint, draw or collage a poster with a theme of “Get a Clue @ Your Library,” a city news release said.

Entry forms are at the library, 821 N. Spokane St.

Posters and entry forms are due May 26. Winning posters will be displayed at the library and on its Web site. Winners also will receive gift certificates to Borders bookstore.

For more information, call Lucy or Judy at 773-1506, ext 27.

– Hope Brumbach

Master Gardeners to hold plant sale

Looking for a plant or some help with your garden? The Master Gardeners and friends annual Sodbuster plant sale will be May 19.

Organic and heirloom vegetables, perennials, pond plants, trees and shrubs will be for sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Post Falls Public Library parking lot.

Master Gardeners from the University of Idaho Extension also will be available to answer gardening-related questions.

– Hope Brumbach