This page highlights a variety of Community Resources that have been researched by the Parks & Recreation Department of the City of Cheney.
This listing is updated througout the year with new programs/resources.
Stage West Community Theatre Stage West community Theatre is a group of your friends and neighbors, dedicated to bringing quality theatre to the West Plains. You may see familiar faces in our cast, crew and staff. We are always looking for new members and are excited to bring more talent into our organization. Feel free to join us for our monthly meetings. These are held the second Wednesday at 7:00pm in the CheneyCareCenter community room. Please visit our web site: www.stagewestct.org or e-mail us: stagewestct@yahoo.com or phone 235-6552.
Cheney Public Schools 520 4th St. Cheney, WA 99004 (509) 559-4599 www.cheneysd.org
City of Airway Heights Parks & Recreation 13120 W 13th Ave Airway Heights, WA 99001 (509) 244-4845
City of Medical Lake Parks & Recreation (509) 565-5007
Cheney Community Garden The Cheney Community garden is located within the undeveloped portion of Centennial Park. 20' x 40' plots are available to gardners who share seeds, tillers, and tools. Participants are asked to pay $20 per plot to cover water costs. A portion of each gardens produce is donated to the Cheney Food Bank. Interested gardens can obtain contact information through the Cheney Recreation Department.
Cultural Arts Guild & Pathways to Progress Our goal is to promote the Arts in the West Plains area by providing a forum for artisans to share information, support one another and to promote art-related activities in our communities. Summer events include a Second Annual Art Walk 2006 on June 9th 12 noon - 6pm and June 10th 11am - 4pm. For more information about Cultural Arts Guild and the Second Annual Art Walk 2006 please contact us at (509) 217-2132 or (509) 235-2922. Meetings convene at 5:30 pm on the first Tuesdays of each month at ART 2O Gallary, 137 First Street, Cheney, WA 99004.
EWRA Hurricane Swim Team
The Hurricanes are a USA Swimming competitive swim team for ages 5 and up.
Swimmers must have the ability to safely swim across a 25 yard pool to join.
Swimming allows you to improve your physical, mental, and emotional well being.
Free bus transportation from Cheney Schools to the EWU Aquatic Center is provided.
For more information call Rob or Tracy Nadeau at (509)835-4412.
Cheney Cooperative Preschool
This is a unique and affordable opportunity for you to learn with your child while earning college credits! We offer Preschool and Pre-K classes. Call and stop by for a visit.
For more information please contact Dallas Bailey at 235-8298.
West Plains Little League Association
West Plains Little League offers competitive youth baseball for boys and girls ages 5-14 and softball for girls ages 7-12. Baseball age brackets are: T-Ball -5-6, Coach Pitch 7-8, Minors 9-12, Majors 9-12, Junior League 13-14. Softball age brackets are 7-10 and 10-12. WPLL signups are in Feb., and season runs from April-Mid June. Fall Season runs from Sep. 1 – Mid-Oct. For more information regarding prices, registration, and calendars please visit the WPLLA website at: www.westplainslittleleague.com
Spokane Youth Sports Association
Registration for all the 2005 SYSA Flag and Tackle Football leagues has begun.
Registration for SYSA fall Soccer & Baseball will begin on May 16th.
Contact SYSA for more information at www.sysa.com or 509.536.1800.
Weight Watchers
Wednesday: 6:00pm & Thursday: 12:15p.m.
Weigh-In begins 1/2 hour prior to meeting.
If this is your first meeting, there will be a 1/2 hour getting started session after the meeting.
Meetings are held at the Wren Pierson Community Center.
Various Courses will be offered. For more information please contact Jim Reinbold at 235-4061.
Cheney Outreach
Recreation program scholarships are available through Cheney Outreach. For information call 235-8900. Resident & income guidelines do apply.
Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts
Boy Scouts Meet Tuesday Nights @ UCC – 6:30pm /Cub Scouts Meet the 4th Monday of each month at Betz Elementary Viking Room – 6:30pm.
Call Rick Campbell for more information regarding either scout group at 235-2908.
Girl Scouts
Join Girl Scouts! Girls in grades K-12 are welcome. Opportunity Scholarship Program available. Troop 558 meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at Salnave Elementary 6:30 p.m.Contact Kris Aasheim at 235-5366 for more information. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.
Chamber of Commerce
Stop by the West Plains Chamber of Commerce at 201 1st Streetin Cheney for information on local events, attractions, and more. You can also get discounted daily golf passes to The Fairways at West Terrace. For more information, call us at 235-8480, email chamberoffice@westplainschamber.org, or log onto our website at: www.westplainschamber.org
Cheney Library
Call the Cheney Library for information on programs being offered, 893-8280, or check our website: www.scld.org
Pavlish Playhouse & Preschool
Pavlish Playhouse & Preschool offers preschool and childcare for ages 1 month to 12 years of age.
We are open from 6am-6pm, Monday through Friday. Come by and visit us.
For more information please contact Marianne Pavlish at 235-4514 or visit our website: www.pavlishplayhouse.com
Cheney Historical Museum
The Cheney Historical Museum is located at 614 3rd St. Our regular hours are Tues. & Sat. 1 - 3 pm May through Sept. We are happy to open at other times for groups or individuals. Call Joan 235-9015 or Ann 235-6999 for more information.
Community Water Aerobics (EWU Indoor Pool)
Want to stay in shape all year around? EWU offers community water aerobic classes in Water Walking, Deep Water Running, or an Adult/Toddler work out. For information call 359-2206.
Call the Cheney Recreation Department for more information… 498-9250.
