Climbing wall gets grant nod

After receiving a $60,000 grant from King County to build a new 30-foot outdoor climbing wall at Torguson Park, the city of North Bend is looking for community support to provide a final foothold.

The city is about $40,000 short on funding for the facility, which is slated to open this summer as part of North Bend’s centennial celebration.

The North Bend Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization aimed at providing more recreation opportunities in the area, is collecting donations for the wall. More information is online at www.northbendparksfoundation.org.

The wall would be the largest outdoor climbing facility in the state. Its structure would echo Mount Si in shape, and feature climbing routes appropriate for all skill levels.

Chief Kanim

plans carnival

Chief Kanim Middle School holds its Winter Carnival, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23.

The event includes games for children, a cake walk for cake lovers, and a PTSA raffle. The office and exploratory team at Chief Kanim and the homeroom classes are putting together auction baskets for raffle prizes. Grand prizes include 8-gigabyte Zune players. Food will be served, and organizers promise something for everyone. For information, call the school office at (425) 831-8228.