In the midst of tremendous loss and difficulty, we often discover wisdom and beauty that serves to remind us of the resilience of the human spirit. I was reminded of that paradox when the...
This is the 25th year of the Upper Valley Empty Bowls event which supports the Upper Valley MEND’s Community Cupboard food bank and also funds grants for local artists working with students in the...
The pandemic is really putting the financial hurt on nonprofit organizations as well as ordinary businesses. I was reminded of this in a recent conversation with Ron Bermingham, the managing director of the Wenatchee...
I was saddened to read about the passing of Gary Montague, who worked for The Wenatchee World for 40 years and retired as its classified advertising manager in 1997. Gary was a true gentleman...
The passing of internationally acclaimed violin virtuoso Camilla Wicks last week was felt deeply by many of us in North Central Washington. She passed away at the home of her daughter, Lise-Marie Wertanzl. in...
I recently finished a fascinating book about Harriet Bullitt written by former Sleeping Lady manager Werner Janssen. Conversations with Harriet Bullitt: The Development of Sleeping Lady Mountain Retreat provides a fascinating portrait of the...
One of the projects that I devote time to is the North Central Education Foundation, which gives $300 grants to creative teachers for hands-on learning projects. The premise behind this grant program is that...
With tremendous help from donors and a lean staffing approach, the Numerica Performing Arts Center has thus far weathered the economic devastation of the coronavirus pandemic. Perhaps one day this will be called the...
Our dear friend Harriet Bullitt is celebrating her 96th birthday on Thursday with an online event to support one of the philanthropist’s greatest passions — supporting young people who are pursuing excellence in the...
Dr. David Notter has had a long and soulful connection with his violin and found that playing music complemented his practice as an oncologist and his growth as a human being. At times in...