Kiwanis Methow Park project fostering community
The redevelopment of Kiwanis Methow Park is getting very close to becoming a reality, according to the folks with The Trust for Public Land. The Trust is more than 90 percent of the way...
Author: Rufus Woods
Podcast episode 58: Quincy teacher Camille Jones’ efforts to discover, nurture hidden talents of students
My guest for this episode is Camille Jones, the 2017 regional and state teacher of the year from Pioneer Elementary in Quincy and my cohost for the podcast is Veronique Paquette of Kenroy Elementary....
Give NCW’s crowdsourcing effort: We are all philanthropists
Giving back to the community is one of the defining characteristics of North Central Washington.
A promising local approach to bridging our political divide
Retired educator Connie Bean has an intriguing idea that could help us strengthen our community and soften the political divide that disconnects us. Recently, Connie hosted a dinner with a group of her trusted...
Villalobos brothers shine, engage and inspire local students
The Villalobos Brothers put on an incredible performance at the Numerica Performing Arts Center Thursday night, showing off their violin virtuosity and performing with the students from Mariachi Huenachi to finish off the performance.
Villalobos Brothers concert can bring our community together
Community members from the Wenatchee Valley and beyond are in for a rip roaring time Thursday night at 7:30 when the internationally famous Villalobos Brothers perform at the Numerica Performing Arts Center.
Podcast episode 57: Team Naturaleza inspires residents to connect to nature
For this podcast, I welcome three leaders from Team Naturaleza: Coordinator Katie Tackman and outreach liaisons Elisa Lopez and Blanca Lopez. Team Naturaleza is a nonprofit doing amazing work encouraging people from all walks...
A friend from India is spreading the joy and power of gratitude through workshops
This is the time of year when our thoughts turn to gratitude for the blessings in our lives. As luck would have it, last week I visited with a Vibha, a friend from India...
Manson’s Matt Brown uses personal approach and positive feedback to engage students
Music teacher Matt Brown of the Manson School District has built a highly effective and creative program by building a relationship with each student and helping them grow as musicians and human beings in...
Podcast episode 56: Manson music educator Matt Brown and how positive connection with kids drives student success
For this week’s art of community podcast, I’m doing something a little bit different. Second grade teacher Veronique Paquette from Kenroy Elementary joins me to interview Matt Brown of Manson School District, who is...