Recruiting early

For the chamber of commerce’s Koulee Kidsfest, Grand Coulee Volunteer Firefighter Charlie Pope helps an interested boy don the gear worn in a real fire. The event drew about 100 kids to the fire engine in North Dam Park, one of many activities kids could take part in around town. Some 200 jammed the Grand Gallery Theatre for a magic show and iPad giveaway at the end of the day. More photos of the event are online at grandcoulee.com. — Scott Hunter photo