Philanthropy
Annual MS Walk Raising Awareness, Funds on Loop Trail This Saturday
The local chapter of the National MS Society is putting on their annual MS Walk this Saturday, April 20, along the Apple Capital Loop Trail, starting at Walla Walla Point Park. Joining KOHO’s Dan Langager to tell us more are two organizers Pat Quinn Williams and Jessica Johnson. Quinn Williams said Walk MS brings together…
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Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council Seeking Input on Social Service Needs
The Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council wants the entire community involved as it determines what social services are needed the most in the two-county region, said their Executive Director Alan Walker. The Community Action Council will hold a public forum from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, at the Wenatchee Community Center, to get input…
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Red Cross Month Celebrates Local ‘Hometown Heroes’
From performing CPR to mountain rescues to evacuating residents from a fire – just a few of the things that make a Hometown Hero. Marcus Bellissimo has the details.
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American Red Cross Month: Giving Blood, Volunteering Make A Difference
Giving blood and volunteering – two items the American Red Cross looks to highlight during Red Cross month. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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10th Annual My Girlfriend’s Closet Opens Friday In Old Hastings Building
Two back-to-back events will take place in one location over the next two weekends. One features women’s clothing for all occasions and the other specializes in prom dresses. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Empty Bowls Artist Feature – Diane Priebe
The 23rd annual Upper Valley Empty Bowls Festival auction is now live at UVMEND.org. Local artists painted more than 20 bowls and platters for the auction, which wraps Wednesday, March 20. The auction raises money for Upper Valley MEND’s Community Cupboard food bank and teacher art grants. Today Dan Langager talks with Diane Priebe about her bowl “Wildflower Rainbow.” Stay tuned…
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Empty Bowls Artist Feature – CarolAnn Seaman
The 23rd annual Upper Valley Empty Bowls Festival auction is now live at UVMEND.org. Local artists painted more than 20 bowls and platters for the auction, which wraps Wednesday, March 20. The auction raises money for Upper Valley MEND’s Community Cupboard food bank and teacher art grants. Today Dan Langager talks with CarolAnn Seaman about her bowl “Bowl Of Cherries.” Stay…
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Empty Bowls Artist Feature – Barbee Teasley
The 23rd annual Upper Valley Empty Bowls Festival auction is now live at UVMEND.org. Local artists painted more than 20 bowls and platters for the auction, which wraps Wednesday, March 20. The auction raises money for Upper Valley MEND’s Community Cupboard food bank and teacher art grants. Today Dan Langager talks with Barbee Teasley about her bowl “Forest Floor Surprise.” Stay…
Read More‘Housing Trust’ One Solution to Chelan Valley’s Affordable Housing Shortage
Affordable housing is an issue in Chelan County from Leavenworth to Chelan and all points in-between. And in the Chelan Valley, the Housing Trust is taking action, as KOHO’s Chelan correspondent Ken Johannasen reports.
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Fundraising Goal Nearly Doubled For Lake Wenatchee Family Following Deadly House Fire
Community fundraising efforts to help a long-time Lake Wenatchee family following a deadly house fire has reached more than $7,500 of a $4,000 goal in less than a week. A fire at the home of Christine and John Humphreys near Fish Lake on Christmas Eve killed 71-year-old Christine and completely destroyed the house. Authorities believe…
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Blood Drives This Week In Wenatchee, Part of National Blood Donor Month
This month is National Blood Donor Month – perhaps a good time to make it part of your new year’s resolution to help save a life and donate blood. Marcus Bellissimo reports on drives taking place in Wenatchee this week and how you can sign up.
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