http://traffic.libsyn.com/artofcommunityncw/36_Mariachi_-_the_antidote_to_divisiveness.mp3 I have three guests this week representing the nationally-renowned Mariachi Huenachi group from Wenatchee High School. With their music, they are building bridges between people in our communities and serving as an antidote...
http://artofcommunityncw.libsyn.com/35-a-collaboration-between-first-united-methodist-church-and-columbia-elementary This week’s episode features a remarkable collaboration between the First United Methodist Church, and Columbia Elementary School in Wenatchee. The church has adopted the school in its neighborhood and is making support for...
I am proud to live in a valley and a region where there is a growing community commitment to inclusion, social justice, equality and fairness. This inspires me. This local movement is particularly significant...
http://traffic.libsyn.com/artofcommunityncw/34_Matt_Cadman_and_inclusion_in_NCW.mp3 This episode features Matt Cadman, the executive director at the Numerica Performing Arts Center. Matt is a passionate advocate for inclusion – that the community is for everyone – regardless of race, religion,...
One of the most important cultural assets in this valley is the art program at Wenatchee Valley College. It has become a critical catalyst for fine art in this valley that is raising the...
Our local skiing treasure, Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort, is off to a good start, General Manager Josh Jorgensen tells me. Mission Ridge is one of the great community-building and community-sustaining assets in...
It was encouraging to learn this week that the Our Valley, Our Future Housing Solutions Group has decided to focus on ways to increase housing for middle-income households as a way to begin addressing...
For those of us committed to building strong, resilient caring communities, there is a fabulous new book available that’s filled with insights and stories detailing how communities have created a powerful sense of belonging.
Community building at its most effective happens when there is a spirit of shared experience and caring. This is something that has been part of the DNA of communities in North Central Washington. We...
There is a wonderful opportunity Sunday night for those of us who are Anglo citizens of the Wenatchee Valley to take a step out of our comfort zone and join in a special Christmas...