Give NCW’s crowdsourcing effort: We are all philanthropists
Giving back to the community is one of the defining characteristics of North Central Washington.
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NCW Success Summit will restore your faith in your neighbors, humanity
If the state of national politics has your dauber down and you could use some inspiration, make sure you sign up for the North Central Washington Success Summit in Pateros on Thursday, Nov. 15....
Podcast episode 54: Nancy Warner and the impact of IRIS’s NCW Success Summit
My guest for this episode is Nancy Warner, the executive director of the Initiative for Rural Innovation and Stewardship. IRIS, as it is called, has been one of the most effective community building organizations...
Education Foundation grants honor region’s innovative teachers
If you want clear and compelling evidence that North Central Washington has a plethora of creative and inspired teachers, I suggest you read through the 112 grant applications that were submitted to the North...
Write On The River creating a sense of community here for literary folks
Our valley is culturally richer place because of the authors who have emerged in our midst and we can thank the nonprofit Write On The River for its role in creating opportunities for writers...
Dar Williams’ visit stimulated important civic conversations
Singer, songwriter and author Dar Williams spent five days last week interacting with groups of students and diverse groups of civic in Chelan, Leavenworth and Wenatchee. The theme for the week was fostering community...
Mission Ridge expansion plan deserves enthusiastic community support
One of the most important economic and civic assets we have in North Central Washington is Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort. We owe it to ourselves, future generations and the owners to vigorously...
LocalTel Event Center is a great achievement
If you want more evidence about the extraordinary nature of the people of the Wenatchee Valley, look no further than the successful campaign of the Pybus Public Market Foundation and staff in raising more...
Podcast episode 51: Cary Simmons and the redevelopment of Kiwanis Methow Park
http://traffic.libsyn.com/artofcommunityncw/51_Cary_Simmons_of_The_Trust_for_Public_Land.mp3 My guest this week is Cary Simmons, the director of the Trust for Public Land’s Parks for People program. The organization has been engaging neighbors in South Wenatchee and throughout the community in...
Fostering community resilience the topic of Dar Williams’ visit
A rather remarkable series of community conversations will be held in the Wenatchee Valley, Leavenworth and Chelan next week hosted by acclaimed singer and songwriter Dar Williams, who wrote the powerful book “What I...